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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: $4,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,643

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $3,363

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaLEAF
TrimHybrid EXSXSX LimitedSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,195 $29,940 $36,040 $33,720
Base Invoice $29,856 $27,865 $33,435 $32,293
Universal garage door opener   350 350  
Universal garage door opener   291 291  
Options (change) 0 350 350 0
Options (change) 0 291 291 0
Destination 850 850 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $33,045 $31,140 $37,240 $27,070
Total Invoice $30,706 $29,006 $34,576 $25,643

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $108
Model Year2016201620162011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaLEAF
TrimHybrid EXSXSX LimitedSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine159hp I4 H245hp I4245hp I4107hp E
TransmissionT6T6T6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 6630, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$33,045$31,140$37,240$27,070
Adjustments for Features-3,780-3,495-8,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,265$27,645$28,795$27,070
Cost Above Minimum$1,620$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$30,706$29,006$34,576$25,643
Adjustments for Features-3,512-3,255-7,8410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,194$25,751$26,735$25,643
Cost Above Minimum$1,443$0$984$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year2016201620162011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaLEAF
TrimHybrid EXSXSX LimitedSL
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, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Photovoltaic solar panel   $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125 
Remote app   $25
Sunshades, second row $125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Around view cameras  $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire $150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat $40$40 
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 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
CD player$125  $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250 $250 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100  $100
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights$125  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
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 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated front row armrests $100$100 
Heated front seats$200   
Heated second row seats$200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,725$7,440$12,390$3,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,780$3,495$8,445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,512-3,255-7,8410

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20162011
ModelOptimaLEAF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.1 in175.0 in
Width73.2 in69.7 in
Height57.7 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.90.0 ft3

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