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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: $30,450

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $4,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,402

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $3,933

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaLEAF
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,990 $35,210 $30,500 $36,200
Base Invoice $28,752 $32,743 $28,380 $34,285
Technology Package 5,000 5,250 3,000 650
Cargo net 50 50 50 25
Cargo mat 95 95    
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350  
Floor mats       190
Technology Package 4,618 4,831 2,727 570
Cargo net 42 42 42 18
Cargo mat 78 78    
Universal garage door opener 291 291 291  
Floor mats       144
Options (change) 5,495 5,745 3,400 865
Options (change) 5,029 5,242 3,060 732
Destination 895 895 895 885
Gas Tax 0 -4,919 0 -7,500
Total Price $37,380 $36,931 $34,795 $30,450
Total Invoice $34,676 $33,961 $32,335 $28,402

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,744
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaLEAF
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4147hp E
TransmissionT6T6T6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10630, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/50-17
Total Price$37,380$36,931$34,795$30,450
Adjustments for Features-2,130-1,830-2,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,250$35,101$32,440$30,450
Cost Above Minimum$2,810$2,661$0$0
Total Invoice$34,676$33,961$32,335$28,402
Adjustments for Features-1,976-1,683-2,1890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,700$32,278$30,146$28,402
Cost Above Minimum$2,554$2,132$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaLEAF
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSL
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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$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$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, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane keeping assist   $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heat pump   $250
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack $0  
3.3 kW onboard charger $0  
40 kWh battery pack   $0
6.6 kW onboard charger   $500
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Body kit$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player   $50
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 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 $100
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights  $125$125
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$25  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
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 
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,625$8,325$8,850$6,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,130$1,830$2,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,976-1,683-2,1890

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20182018
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.3,434 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
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested195033%
Total Not Requested402567%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested180031%
Total Not Requested402569%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested227574%
Total Not Requested80026%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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