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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: $31,235

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $12,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,093

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $10,988

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelOptimaOptimaQuest
TrimSXSX LimitedLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $42,350
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $38,774
SX Base Package 3,085    
Cargo net 50 50 60
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Floor mats     205
Illuminated door sill trim plates     295
SX Base Package 2,842    
Cargo net 42 42 53
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Floor mats     167
Illuminated door sill trim plates     262
Options (change) 3,485 400 560
Options (change) 3,175 333 482
Destination 895 895 825
Total Price $31,235 $37,385 $43,735
Total Invoice $29,093 $34,709 $40,081

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Quest

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,759
Model Year201720172012
ModelOptimaOptimaQuest
TrimSXSX LimitedLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine245hp I4245hp I4260hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/55-18
Total Price$31,235$37,385$43,735
Adjustments for Features0-5,675-4,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,235$31,710$39,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$29,093$34,709$40,081
Adjustments for Features0-5,269-4,229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,093$29,440$35,852
Cost Above Minimum$0$347$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year201720172012
ModelOptimaOptimaQuest
TrimSXSX LimitedLE
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Dual power sliding doors  $800
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, third row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror  $25
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,440$11,115$10,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,675$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,269-4,229

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year20172012
ModelOptimaQuest
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase110.4 in118.1 in
Length191.1 in200.8 in
Width73.2 in77.6 in
Height57.7 in71.5 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in42.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in64.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in41.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in63.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in66.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
15.9 ft335.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.963.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.9108.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested122547%
Total Not Requested137553%

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