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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: $31,190

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162020
ModelOptimaOptimaLEAF
TrimSXSX LimitedSL Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $43,900
Cargo net 50 50 25
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Floor mats     190
Door sill trim plates     130
Cargo net 42 42 18
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Floor mats     144
Door sill trim plates     106
Options (change) 400 400 345
Options (change) 333 333 268
Destination 850 850 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $31,190 $37,290 $37,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,113
Model Year201620162020
ModelOptimaOptimaLEAF
TrimSXSX LimitedSL Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine245hp I4245hp I4214hp E
TransmissionT6T6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18215/50-17
Total Price$31,190$37,290$37,670
Adjustments for Features0-4,950-1,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,190$32,340$36,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year201620162020
ModelOptimaOptimaLEAF
TrimSXSX LimitedSL Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
40 kWh battery pack  $0
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $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 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,350$10,300$6,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,950$1,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,595242

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20162020
ModelOptimaLEAF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.1 in176.4 in
Width73.2 in70.5 in
Height57.7 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.3,539 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in51.7 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 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.930.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL Plus

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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