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Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Veloster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Veloster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,005

Hyundai Veloster Turbo   
Difference: $6,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,541

Hyundai Veloster Turbo   
Difference: $5,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142016
ModelOptimaOptimaVeloster
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan3dr Hatch
Base Price $27,500 $35,300 $22,600
Base Invoice $25,763 $32,963 $21,505
Premium Package 3,300    
Technology Package 2,300    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80 95
Tech Package     2,700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     275
7-speed automated manual     1,200
Interior ambient lighting     250
Premium Package 3,059    
Technology Package 2,129    
Cargo net 42 42 41
Cargo tray 67 67 76
Tech Package     2,484
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     248
7-speed automated manual     1,126
Interior ambient lighting     226
Options (change) 5,730 130 4,570
Options (change) 5,297 109 4,201
Destination 800 800 835
Total Price $34,030 $36,230 $28,005
Total Invoice $31,860 $33,872 $26,541

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Veloster

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Veloster Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,119
Model Year201420142016
ModelOptimaOptimaVeloster
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan3dr Hatch
Engine274hp I4274hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG27/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8450, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,030$36,230$28,005
Adjustments for Features-2,350-3,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,680$32,530$28,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$31,860$33,872$26,541
Adjustments for Features-2,200-3,4590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,660$30,413$26,541
Cost Above Minimum$0$753$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Veloster

Model Year201420142016
ModelOptimaOptimaVeloster
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan3dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power rear side window (one side)  $100
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,475$6,825$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,350$3,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,200-3,4590

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Veloster

Model Year20142016
ModelOptimaVeloster
Body4dr Sedan3dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in
Length190.7 in
Width72.1 in
Height57.9 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested167551%
Total Not Requested160049%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested97576%
Total Not Requested30024%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Veloster Turbo

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested10057%
Total Not Requested7543%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested252589%
Total Not Requested32511%

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