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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: $30,915

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $2,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,263

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $1,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelOptimaLEAF
TrimHybrid EXSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,195 $37,250
Base Invoice $29,856 $35,668
Cargo net 50 20
Door sill trim plates   125
Floor mats   170
Cargo net 42 15
Door sill trim plates   99
Floor mats   131
Options (change) 50 315
Options (change) 42 245
Destination 850 850
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $33,095 $30,915
Total Invoice $30,748 $29,263

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $643
Model Year20162012
ModelOptimaLEAF
TrimHybrid EXSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine159hp I4 H107hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$33,095$30,915
Adjustments for Features-2,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,805$30,915
Total Invoice$30,748$29,263
Adjustments for Features-2,1280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,620$29,263

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20162012
ModelOptimaLEAF
TrimHybrid EXSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel $250
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop$150 
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$6,375$4,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1280

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Nissan LEAF features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20162012
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Nissan LEAF specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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