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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: $27,700

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,755

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,779

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaQuest
TrimEXEX TurboHybrid3.5 SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $22,700 $24,700 $26,500 $36,400
Base Invoice $21,210 $23,080 $24,760 $33,374
Technology Package 2,000 2,000    
Premium Package 2,250 2,150    
Premium Technology Package     5,000  
Floor mats       165
Navigation system       1,600
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       2,150
Technology Package 1,785 1,785    
Premium Package 2,010 1,920    
Premium Technology Package     4,465  
Floor mats       126
Navigation system       1,388
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,866
Options (change) 4,250 4,150 5,000 3,915
Options (change) 3,795 3,705 4,465 3,380
Destination 750 750 750 780
Total Price $27,700 $29,600 $32,250 $41,095
Total Invoice $25,755 $27,535 $29,975 $37,534

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Quest

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,351
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaQuest
TrimEXEX TurboHybrid3.5 SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H235hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17225/60-17
Total Price$27,700$29,600$32,250$41,095
Adjustments for Features-1500-775-3,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,550$29,600$31,475$37,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,050$3,925$0
Total Invoice$25,755$27,535$29,975$37,534
Adjustments for Features-1390-720-3,567
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,616$27,535$29,255$33,967
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,919$3,639$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year2011201120112009
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaQuest
TrimEXEX TurboHybrid3.5 SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors   $800
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Overhead console storage compartments   $100
Rear seat pass-through  $100 
Roof rails   $250
Second-row under-floor storage   $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
Second DVD player for entertainment system   $200
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights   $50
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Speaker lights$100$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Stowable third row seats   $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$5,750$5,600$6,375$9,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0$775$3,905
Value of Feature Adjustments-1390-720-3,567

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year20112009
ModelOptimaQuest
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase110.0 in124.0 in
Length190.7 in204.1 in
Width72.1 in77.6 in
Height57.3 in71.9 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.4,292 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in63.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in65.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in66.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in67.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in42.1 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in50.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.487.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.4145.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested60025%
Total Not Requested180075%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested60025%
Total Not Requested180075%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested235040%
Total Not Requested350060%

Option Package Details
Nissan Quest 3.5 SE

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Console without shifter150Yes
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Total Requested15011%
Total Not Requested120089%

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