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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: $28,300

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,310

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaQuest
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybrid3.5 SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $25,700 $34,400
Base Invoice $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $24,020 $31,459
Premium Package 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Navigation system 1,400 1,400 1,400   1,800
Premium Technology Package       5,350  
Floor mats         160
Satellite radio         350
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,500
Additional screen for entertainment system         400
Michelin PAX Run-flat Tire Pkg.         850
Premium Package 2,635 2,635 2,635    
Navigation system 1,250 1,250 1,250   1,561
Premium Technology Package       4,780  
Floor mats         120
Satellite radio         304
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,301
Additional screen for entertainment system         347
Michelin PAX Run-flat Tire Pkg.         738
Options (change) 4,350 4,350 4,350 5,350 5,060
Options (change) 3,885 3,885 3,885 4,780 4,371
Destination 750 750 750 750 605
Total Price $28,300 $30,200 $31,600 $31,800 $40,065
Total Invoice $26,310 $28,090 $29,395 $29,550 $36,435

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Quest

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,019
Model Year20122012201220122006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaQuest
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybrid3.5 SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H240hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12550, 12265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17225/700-480
Total Price$28,300$30,200$31,600$31,800$40,065
Adjustments for Features00-550-825-3,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,300$30,200$31,050$30,975$36,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$2,750$2,675$0
Total Invoice$26,310$28,090$29,395$29,550$36,435
Adjustments for Features00-512-767-3,106
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,310$28,090$28,883$28,783$33,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,780$2,573$2,473$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year20122012201220122006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaQuest
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybrid3.5 SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic    $900
FWD$0$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$200 
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Tires, run-flat    $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo organizer    $100
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments    $100
Rear seat pass-through   $100 
Roof rails    $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper    $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system    $200
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights    $50
Detailed driving style feedback   $100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Stowable third row seats    $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$6,625$6,625$7,175$7,450$10,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$550$825$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments00-512-767-3,106

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year20122006
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.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.9 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 in41.3 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 in41.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.487.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.4148.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested80026%
Total Not Requested230574%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested80026%
Total Not Requested230574%

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
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested80027%
Total Not Requested220573%

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
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested290045%
Total Not Requested355555%

Option Package Details
Nissan Quest 3.5 SE

Michelin PAX Run-flat Tire Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Tires, run-flat150No
Cargo organizer100No
225/700R480 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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