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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: $29,740

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $3,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,794

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $2,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaLEAF
TrimHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited TurboSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,150 $27,700 $35,500 $36,200
Base Invoice $29,815 $25,920 $33,140 $34,285
Cargo net 50 50 50 25
Technology Package   2,400    
Premium Package   3,300    
Door sill trim plates       130
Cargo net 42 42 42 18
Technology Package   2,230    
Premium Package   3,060    
Door sill trim plates       106
Options (change) 50 5,750 50 155
Options (change) 42 5,332 42 124
Destination 825 825 825 885
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $33,025 $34,275 $36,375 $29,740
Total Invoice $30,682 $32,077 $34,007 $27,794

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,575
Model Year2015201520152018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaLEAF
TrimHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited TurboSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine159hp I4 H274hp I4274hp I4147hp E
TransmissionT6T6T6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 8?, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18215/50-17
Total Price$33,025$34,275$36,375$29,740
Adjustments for Features0-1,775-3,125-1,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,025$32,500$33,250$28,720
Cost Above Minimum$525$0$750$0
Total Invoice$30,682$32,077$34,007$27,794
Adjustments for Features0-1,661-2,922-953
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,682$30,416$31,085$26,841
Cost Above Minimum$266$0$669$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year2015201520152018
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 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100
Remote app   $25
Remote climate control   $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Forward collision warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
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 
Heat pump   $250
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
40 kWh battery pack   $0
6.6 kW onboard charger   $500
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 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
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, single projector or low beam only   $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
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
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,025$7,800$9,150$7,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,775$3,125$1,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,661-2,922-953

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20152018
ModelOptimaLEAF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in176.4 in
Width72.1 in70.5 in
Height57.9 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in51.7 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 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.430.0 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 information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested102580%
Total Not Requested25020%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested52516%
Total Not Requested275084%

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