Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra Car Comparison

Overview

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All data based on

Body Style

Sedan

Number of Cylinders

4 Cylinders

Transmission Type

Automatic

$13,399
336 listings
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All data based on

Body Style

Sedan

Number of Cylinders

4 Cylinders

Transmission Type

Automatic CVT

$22,378
1,670 listings

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Pricing

Starting MSRP
$23,390$22,025
Price Range
$23,390 - $32,190$22,025 - $28,875
Average Selling Price on CARFAX
$13,399$22,378

CARFAX Reliability & Repair Costs

Likelihood of Repairs in Next 12 Months
9%N/A
Estimated Cost of Repairs
$320N/A

CARFAX Data Insights

No Accident or Damage Reported
46% have no accidents or damage reported.85% have no accidents or damage reported.
CARFAX 1-Owner
23% have only 1 owner reported.95% have only 1 owner reported.
Personal Use
61% were used for personal use only.28% were used for personal use only.
Service History
99% have detailed service history records.94% have detailed service history records.

CARFAX Consumer Ratings

Overall Consumer Rating
Overall Rating
4.6
469 Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
406 Reviews
Interior
4.7
4.6
Exterior
4.7
4.8
Performance
4.6
4.7
Cost
4.5
4.7
Family
4.6
4.5

Fuel Economy

City / Hwy / Combined mpg
24 / 32 / 27N/A / N/A / N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.512.4
Fuel Type
GasolineN/A

Engine & Drivetrain

Horsepower
185147
Displacement
2.4 liters2.0 liters
Number of Cylinders
4 Cylinders4 Cylinders
Drivetrain
FWDFWD

Additional Information

Key Features
Driver seat
N/AN/A
Passenger seat
N/AN/A
Smartphone integration
Android Auto, Apple CarPlaywireless Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay
Interior accents
metallic-tonemetallic-tone
Ventilated seats
N/AN/A
NHTSA Crash-Test Overall Rating
NHTSA
5
5
Safety Features
Automatic emergency braking
Front/front pedestrianFront/front pedestrian/rear
Pre-collision warning system
Audible warning/pedestrian detection/visual warningAudible warning/pedestrian detection/vibrating steering wheel/visual warning
Blind spot safety
Sensor/alertSensor/alert
Lane deviation sensors
N/AN/A
Lane keeping assist with blind spot integration
N/AN/A
Cross traffic alert
RearRear
Parking sensors
RearN/A