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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: $21,420

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,362

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelOptimaLEAFLEAF
TrimEXSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,895 $35,200 $37,250
Base Invoice $18,510 $33,707 $35,668
Stability control 650    
Rear spoiler 200    
Door sill trim plates   125 125
Floor mats   170 170
Stability control 580    
Rear spoiler 160    
Door sill trim plates   99 99
Floor mats   131 131
Options (change) 850 295 295
Options (change) 740 230 230
Destination 675 850 850
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $21,420 $28,845 $30,895
Total Invoice $19,925 $27,287 $29,248

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,856
Model Year200820122012
ModelOptimaLEAFLEAF
TrimEXSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine162hp I4107hp E107hp E
TransmissionT5A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$21,420$28,845$30,895
Adjustments for Features0-535-2,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,420$28,310$28,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$425
Total Invoice$19,925$27,287$29,248
Adjustments for Features0-506-2,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,925$26,781$27,203
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$422

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year200820122012
ModelOptimaLEAFLEAF
TrimEXSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
1-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Photovoltaic solar panel  $250
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack $0$0
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
USB port $25$25
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Tachometer$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
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  
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900  
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$4,025$4,560$6,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$535$2,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-506-2,045

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20082012
ModelOptimaLEAF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length186.4 in175.0 in
Width71.1 in69.7 in
Height58.3 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.80.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SV

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

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

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

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