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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: $31,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $12,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $10,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelOptimaOptimaQuest
TrimSXHybridLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $26,500 $25,700 $42,350
Base Invoice $24,760 $24,020 $38,774
Navigation system 1,400    
Premium Package 2,950    
Premium Technology Package   5,350  
Floor mats     205
Illuminated door sill trim plates     295
Navigation system 1,250    
Premium Package 2,635    
Premium Technology Package   4,780  
Floor mats     167
Illuminated door sill trim plates     262
Options (change) 4,350 5,350 500
Options (change) 3,885 4,780 429
Destination 750 750 825
Total Price $31,600 $31,800 $43,675
Total Invoice $29,395 $29,550 $40,028

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Quest

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,581
Model Year201220122012
ModelOptimaOptimaQuest
TrimSXHybridLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine274hp I4166hp I4 H260hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17235/55-18
Total Price$31,600$31,800$43,675
Adjustments for Features0-200-4,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,600$31,600$39,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$29,395$29,550$40,028
Adjustments for Features0-186-4,083
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,395$29,364$35,945
Cost Above Minimum$31$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year201220122012
ModelOptimaOptimaQuest
TrimSXHybridLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$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$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Console with shifter$150$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$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror  $25
Detailed driving style feedback $100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Metal pedals$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,375$5,575$9,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$4,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-4,083

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year20122012
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 SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested82527%
Total Not Requested218073%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested287545%
Total Not Requested358055%

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