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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: $28,865

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $2,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,302

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $1,791

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720122012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaLEAFLEAF
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX LimitedSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,990 $35,210 $26,855 $36,090 $35,200 $37,250
Base Invoice $28,752 $32,743 $25,023 $33,481 $33,707 $35,668
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350 350    
Cargo net 50 50 50 50 20 20
Cargo mat 95 95        
SX Base Package     3,085      
Floor mats         170 170
Door sill trim plates         125 125
Universal garage door opener 291 291 291 291    
Cargo net 42 42 42 42 15 15
Cargo mat 78 78        
SX Base Package     2,842      
Floor mats         131 131
Door sill trim plates         99 99
Options (change) 495 495 3,485 400 315 315
Options (change) 411 411 3,175 333 245 245
Destination 895 895 895 895 850 850
Gas Tax 0 -4,919 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $32,380 $31,681 $31,235 $37,385 $28,865 $30,915
Total Invoice $30,058 $29,130 $29,093 $34,709 $27,302 $29,263

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,102
Model Year201720172017201720122012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaLEAFLEAF
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX LimitedSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4245hp I4107hp E107hp E
TransmissionT6T6T6T6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10?, 6630, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$32,380$31,681$31,235$37,385$28,865$30,915
Adjustments for Features-2,555-2,355-4,180-9,8550-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,825$29,326$27,055$27,530$28,865$29,290
Cost Above Minimum$2,770$2,271$0$475$0$425
Total Invoice$30,058$29,130$29,093$34,709$27,302$29,263
Adjustments for Features-2,372-2,165-3,893-9,1500-1,538
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,686$26,965$25,200$25,559$27,302$27,725
Cost Above Minimum$2,486$1,765$0$359$0$423

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year201720172017201720122012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaLEAFLEAF
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX LimitedSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100  
1-speed automatic    $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Photovoltaic solar panel     $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125$125  
Remote app    $25$25
Sunshades, second row  $125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$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$75$75  
Lane departure warning   $200  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack $0    
24 kWh battery pack    $0$0
3.3 kW onboard charger $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150    
DC quick-charging capability     $750
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0    
Body kit$0$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
CD player    $125$125
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player    $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250 $250  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Wireless charging station   $75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 $125
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  $100$100
Digital instruments    $0$0
Fog lights     $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25    
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850  
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$6,350$6,150$7,975$13,650$3,795$5,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,555$2,355$4,180$9,855$0$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,372-2,165-3,893-9,1500-1,538

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20172012
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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested220085%
Total Not Requested40015%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SV

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

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

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

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