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Nissan Z vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Z vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,631

Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX   
Difference: $8,334

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,088

Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX   
Difference: $8,521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelZOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimTouringHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,190 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500
Base Invoice $36,047 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380
Aerodynamics Package 670      
Cargo mat 95 95 95  
Floor mats 125      
Universal garage door opener   350 350 350
Aerodynamics Package 514      
Cargo mat 67 78 78  
Floor mats 96      
Universal garage door opener   291 291 291
Options (change) 890 445 445 350
Options (change) 677 369 369 291
Destination 885 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,919 0
Total Price $39,965 $32,330 $31,631 $31,745
Total Invoice $37,609 $30,016 $29,088 $29,566

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Z vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,277
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelZOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimTouringHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine332hp V6154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 8630, 10630, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$39,965$32,330$31,631$31,745
Adjustments for Features0-2,295-1,995-5,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,965$30,035$29,636$26,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,910$3,511$0
Total Invoice$37,609$30,016$29,088$29,566
Adjustments for Features0-2,131-1,835-5,234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,609$27,885$27,253$24,332
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,553$2,921$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Z vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelZOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimTouringHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0   
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack  $0 
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50 
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25 
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats $300 $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75  $75
No leather in second row$-300   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,930$5,225$4,925$8,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,295$1,995$5,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,131-1,835-5,234

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Z vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelZOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in110.4 in
Length167.2 in191.1 in
Width72.8 in73.2 in
Height51.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,275 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume6.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Z Touring

Aerodynamics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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