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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: $22,075

Hyundai Veloster   
Difference: $8,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,154

Hyundai Veloster   
Difference: $7,762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaVeloster
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan3dr Hatch
Base Price $24,190 $32,150 $25,790 $27,700 $35,500 $17,300
Base Invoice $22,801 $29,815 $24,133 $25,920 $33,140 $16,699
Technology Package 2,400 2,350   2,400    
Premium Package 3,300     3,300    
Premium Tech Package     4,600      
Tech Package           2,000
Style Package           2,000
Technology Package 2,230 2,185   2,230    
Premium Package 3,060     3,060    
Premium Tech Package     4,270      
Tech Package           1,840
Style Package           1,840
Options (change) 5,700 2,350 4,600 5,700 0 4,000
Options (change) 5,290 2,185 4,270 5,290 0 3,680
Destination 825 825 825 825 825 775
Total Price $30,715 $35,325 $31,215 $34,225 $36,325 $22,075
Total Invoice $28,916 $32,825 $29,228 $32,035 $33,965 $21,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Veloster

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Veloster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,267
Model Year201520152015201520152012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaVeloster
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan3dr Hatch
Engine192hp I4159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8550, 12?, 8?, 8?, 8450, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18215/40-18
Total Price$30,715$35,325$31,215$34,225$36,325$22,075
Adjustments for Features-4,775-5,725-5,050-5,750-7,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,940$29,600$26,165$28,475$29,225$22,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,660$225$2,535$3,285$0
Total Invoice$28,916$32,825$29,228$32,035$33,965$21,154
Adjustments for Features-4,495-5,320-4,729-5,382-6,6390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,421$27,505$24,499$26,653$27,326$21,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,084$78$2,232$2,905$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Veloster

Model Year201520152015201520152012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaVeloster
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan3dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual     $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100  $100 
Power rear side window (one side)     $100
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Remote app     $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover     $75
Rear seat pass-through $100    
Second-row low console     $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper     $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150    
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Rear spoiler $200  $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback $100    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300$300$300
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim    $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0
Wood trim    $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,875$7,825$7,150$7,850$9,200$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,775$5,725$5,050$5,750$7,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,495-5,320-4,729-5,382-6,6390

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Veloster

Model Year20152012
ModelOptimaVeloster
Body4dr Sedan3dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in
Length190.7 in
Width72.1 in
Height57.9 in
Curb Weight3,238 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 EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200No
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
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested142542%
Total Not Requested195058%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200No
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
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested237552%
Total Not Requested217548%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200No
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
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested142544%
Total Not Requested185056%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Veloster

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested152594%
Total Not Requested1006%
Style Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Metal pedals75Yes
215/40VR18 tires400No
Dimension, 450W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142566%
Total Not Requested75034%

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