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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: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelOptimaOptimaLEAFLEAF
TrimEXSXSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,995 $21,975 $35,200 $37,250
Base Invoice $19,620 $20,370 $33,707 $35,668
Navigation system 1,200 1,200    
Premium Package 2,200 2,000    
Door sill trim plates     125 125
Floor mats     170 170
Navigation system 1,075 1,075    
Premium Package 1,960 1,790    
Door sill trim plates     99 99
Floor mats     131 131
Options (change) 3,400 3,200 295 295
Options (change) 3,035 2,865 230 230
Destination 695 695 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $25,090 $25,870 $28,845 $30,895
Total Invoice $23,350 $23,930 $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: $5,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,649
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelOptimaOptimaLEAFLEAF
TrimEXSXSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4175hp I4107hp E107hp E
TransmissionT5T5A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$25,090$25,870$28,845$30,895
Adjustments for Features-1,840-1,7900-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,250$24,080$28,845$29,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$830$0$425
Total Invoice$23,350$23,930$27,287$29,248
Adjustments for Features-1,712-1,6560-1,538
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,638$22,274$27,287$27,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$636$0$423

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year2010201020122012
ModelOptimaOptimaLEAFLEAF
TrimEXSXSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Photovoltaic solar panel   $250
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Sunshade, rear$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack  $0$0
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Compass$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals $75  
Partial leather seating sufaces $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$5,525$5,475$3,685$5,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,840$1,790$0$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,712-1,6560-1,538

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20102012
ModelOptimaLEAF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length189.0 in175.0 in
Width71.1 in69.7 in
Height58.3 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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
15.0 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.00.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested230092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%

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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