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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: $30,745

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $2,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,132

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $1,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaLEAF
TrimHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited TurboSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,995 $27,500 $35,300 $37,250
Base Invoice $29,670 $25,763 $32,963 $35,668
Cargo net 50 50 50 20
Technology Package   2,300    
Premium Package   3,300    
Door sill trim plates       125
Cargo net 42 42 42 15
Technology Package   2,129    
Premium Package   3,059    
Door sill trim plates       99
Options (change) 50 5,650 50 145
Options (change) 42 5,230 42 114
Destination 800 800 800 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $32,845 $33,950 $36,150 $30,745
Total Invoice $30,512 $31,793 $33,805 $29,132

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,277
Model Year2014201420142012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaLEAF
TrimHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited TurboSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine159hp I4 H274hp I4274hp I4107hp E
TransmissionT6T6T6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$32,845$33,950$36,150$30,745
Adjustments for Features-2,430-4,205-5,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,415$29,745$30,595$30,745
Cost Above Minimum$670$0$850$0
Total Invoice$30,512$31,793$33,805$29,132
Adjustments for Features-2,257-3,938-5,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,255$27,855$28,610$29,132
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$755$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year2014201420142012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaLEAF
TrimHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited TurboSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
1-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100
Photovoltaic solar panel   $250
Remote app   $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop$150   
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100  $100
Digital instruments   $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,875$8,650$10,000$4,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,430$4,205$5,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,257-3,938-5,1950

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20142012
ModelOptimaLEAF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in175.0 in
Width72.1 in69.7 in
Height57.9 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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 Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested70055%
Total Not Requested57545%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested62519%
Total Not Requested265081%

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