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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: $32,250

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $11,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,975

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $10,053

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelOptimaQuest
TrimHybridLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $26,500 $42,350
Base Invoice $24,760 $38,774
Premium Technology Package 5,000  
Floor mats   205
Illuminated door sill trim plates   295
Premium Technology Package 4,465  
Floor mats   167
Illuminated door sill trim plates   262
Options (change) 5,000 500
Options (change) 4,465 429
Destination 750 825
Total Price $32,250 $43,675
Total Invoice $29,975 $40,028

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Quest

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,016
Model Year20112012
ModelOptimaQuest
TrimHybridLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine166hp I4 H260hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/55-18
Total Price$32,250$43,675
Adjustments for Features0-4,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,250$39,270
Total Invoice$29,975$40,028
Adjustments for Features0-4,037
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,975$35,991

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year20112012
ModelOptimaQuest
TrimHybridLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Dual power sliding doors $800
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, third row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Removable second-row console $200
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Speaker lights$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,425$8,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,037

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year20112012
ModelOptimaQuest
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase110.0 in118.1 in
Length190.7 in200.8 in
Width72.1 in77.6 in
Height57.3 in71.5 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.4,368 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in42.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in64.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in63.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in66.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 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
15.4 ft335.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.463.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.4108.4 ft3

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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 headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested330056%
Total Not Requested255044%

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