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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: $27,070

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $180

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,510

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $133

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelOptimaOptimaLEAF
TrimSXHybridSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,200 $26,500 $33,720
Base Invoice $24,480 $24,760 $32,293
Technology Package 2,000    
Premium Package 2,000    
Technology Package 1,785    
Premium Package 1,790    
Options (change) 4,000 0 0
Options (change) 3,575 0 0
Destination 750 750 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $30,950 $27,250 $27,070
Total Invoice $28,805 $25,510 $25,643

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $785
Model Year201120112011
ModelOptimaOptimaLEAF
TrimSXHybridSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine274hp I4166hp I4 H107hp E
TransmissionT6T6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/65-16205/55-16
Total Price$30,950$27,250$27,070
Adjustments for Features-5,0700-815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,880$27,250$26,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,370$0
Total Invoice$28,805$25,510$25,643
Adjustments for Features-4,7190-772
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,086$25,510$24,871
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,424$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year201120112011
ModelOptimaOptimaLEAF
TrimSXHybridSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Infotainment 
Media drive, small $5 
Navigation system$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
LED headlights  $1000
Speaker lights$100$100 
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Heated front seats$200  
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,500$3,430$4,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,070$0$815
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7190-772

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20112011
ModelOptimaLEAF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in175.0 in
Width72.1 in69.7 in
Height57.3 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.40.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2300100%

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