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Kia Optima vs. Nissan Quest Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Nissan Quest Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,625

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,855

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelOptimaQuestQuest
TrimEXSLLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $19,895 $34,500 $42,350
Base Invoice $18,510 $31,776 $38,774
Stability control 650    
Convenience Package 700    
Appearance Package 700    
2.7L V6 1,005    
Floor mats   205 205
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   295 295
Stability control 580    
Convenience Package 625    
Appearance Package 625    
2.7L V6 840    
Floor mats   167 167
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   262 262
Options (change) 3,055 500 500
Options (change) 2,670 429 429
Destination 675 825 825
Total Price $23,625 $35,825 $43,675
Total Invoice $21,855 $33,030 $40,028

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Quest

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,814
Model Year200820122012
ModelOptimaQuestQuest
TrimEXSLLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine185hp V6260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG19/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$23,625$35,825$43,675
Adjustments for Features0-5,815-8,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,625$30,010$34,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,910
Total Invoice$21,855$33,030$40,028
Adjustments for Features0-5,361-8,024
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,855$27,669$32,004
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,335

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year200820122012
ModelOptimaQuestQuest
TrimEXSLLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Dual power sliding doors $800$800
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, third row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0 
Conversation mirror $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$2,650$8,465$11,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,815$8,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,361-8,024

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year20082012
ModelOptimaQuest
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase107.1 in118.1 in
Length186.4 in200.8 in
Width71.1 in77.6 in
Height58.3 in71.5 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.4,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in42.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in64.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in63.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in66.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft335.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.863.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.8108.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Quest SL

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1150100%

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