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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: $20,995

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,319

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelOptimaLEAF
TrimEXSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,100 $36,200
Base Invoice $17,605 $34,285
Leather Package 1,000  
Rear spoiler 220  
Floor mats 85 190
Leather Package 890  
Rear spoiler 169  
Floor mats 65 144
Options (change) 1,305 190
Options (change) 1,124 144
Destination 590 885
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $20,995 $29,775
Total Invoice $19,319 $27,814

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,344
Model Year20062018
ModelOptimaLEAF
TrimEXSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4147hp E
TransmissionT4A1
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG125/100 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15215/50-17
Total Price$20,995$29,775
Adjustments for Features0-6,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,995$23,190
Total Invoice$19,319$27,814
Adjustments for Features0-6,151
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,319$21,663

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20062018
ModelOptimaLEAF
TrimEXSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Heat pump $250
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
40 kWh battery pack $0
6.6 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Digital instruments $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Outside temperature display $50
Tachometer$75 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,725$9,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,151

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Nissan LEAF features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20062018
ModelOptimaLEAF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length185.8 in176.4 in
Width71.5 in70.5 in
Height55.5 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,281 lb.3,433 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in51.7 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 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.6 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.630.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Nissan LEAF specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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