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Kia Optima vs. Nissan LEAF Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Nissan LEAF Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,705

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,074

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelOptimaLEAFLEAF
TrimEXSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,100 $32,780 $33,720
Base Invoice $17,605 $31,394 $32,293
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Rear spoiler 220    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Rear spoiler 169    
Options (change) 1,015 0 0
Options (change) 879 0 0
Destination 590 850 850
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $20,705 $26,130 $27,070
Total Invoice $19,074 $24,744 $25,643

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,112
Model Year200620112011
ModelOptimaLEAFLEAF
TrimEXSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4107hp E107hp E
TransmissionT4A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$20,705$26,130$27,070
Adjustments for Features0-1,645-2,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,705$24,485$24,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$65
Total Invoice$19,074$24,744$25,643
Adjustments for Features0-1,558-2,387
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,074$23,186$23,256
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$70

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year200620112011
ModelOptimaLEAFLEAF
TrimEXSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
1-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel  $250
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50
Tachometer$75  
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$3,550$5,195$6,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,645$2,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,558-2,387

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20062011
ModelOptimaLEAF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length185.8 in175.0 in
Width71.5 in69.7 in
Height55.5 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.60.0 ft3

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