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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: $28,675

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920192015
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaLEAF
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,090 $35,390 $31,990 $35,120
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350  
Cargo net 50 50 50 25
Cargo mat 95 95    
Floor mats       180
Universal garage door opener 291 291 291  
Cargo net 42 42 42 18
Cargo mat 78 78    
Floor mats       134
Options (change) 495 495 400 205
Options (change) 411 411 333 152
Destination 925 925 925 850
Gas Tax 0 -4,919 0 -7,500
Total Price $29,510 $31,891 $33,315 $28,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan LEAF SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,281
Model Year2019201920192015
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaLEAF
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4107hp E
TransmissionT6T6T6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/50-17
Total Price$29,510$31,891$33,315$28,675
Adjustments for Features-3000-3,625-1,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,210$31,891$29,690$27,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,681$480$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year2019201920192015
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
Photovoltaic solar panel   $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125 
Remote app   $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
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  
24 kWh battery pack   $0
3.3 kW onboard charger $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 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Pandora internet radio connectivity   $0
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25 $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100
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 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
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 
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $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$5,475$5,175$8,800$6,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$3,625$1,145
Value of Feature Adjustments-140-137-1,069

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20192015
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 Weight3,231 lb.3,257 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft324.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.930.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

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

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