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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: $29,145

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,176

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182009
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaQuest
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX3.5 SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $25,600 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500 $36,400
Base Invoice $23,902 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380 $33,374
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350 350  
Premium Package 2,300        
Floor mats         165
Navigation system         1,600
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         2,150
Universal garage door opener 291 291 291 291  
Premium Package 2,088        
Floor mats         126
Navigation system         1,388
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,866
Options (change) 2,650 350 350 350 3,915
Options (change) 2,379 291 291 291 3,380
Destination 895 895 895 895 780
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,919 0 0
Total Price $29,145 $32,235 $31,536 $31,745 $41,095
Total Invoice $27,176 $29,938 $29,010 $29,566 $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: $8,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,229
Model Year20182018201820182009
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaQuest
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX3.5 SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4235hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18225/60-17
Total Price$29,145$32,235$31,536$31,745$41,095
Adjustments for Features-1,865-3000-3,665-5,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,280$31,935$31,536$28,080$35,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,655$4,256$800$0
Total Invoice$27,176$29,938$29,010$29,566$37,534
Adjustments for Features-1,739-2790-3,413-4,868
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,437$29,659$29,010$26,153$32,666
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,222$3,573$716$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year20182018201820182009
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaQuest
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX3.5 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  
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 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  $100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250$250
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  $40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Overhead console storage compartments    $100
Roof rails    $250
Second-row under-floor storage    $150
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 
10 kWh battery pack  $0  
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Body kit $0$0 $0
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  $1200 
Rear bumper protector    $40
Rear spoiler   $200 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000
HD radio $50$50  
MP3-compatible player    $50
Navigation system $600$600 $600
Second DVD player for entertainment system    $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250  
Traffic information $25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25 
Cornering lights    $50
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25  
LED headlights   $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors$50  $50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Manual recliner, third row seats    $125
Metal pedals   $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100 
Stowable third row seats    $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$7,015$5,450$5,150$8,815$10,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,865$300$0$3,665$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,739-2790-3,413-4,868

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year20182009
ModelOptimaQuest
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase110.4 in124.0 in
Length191.1 in204.1 in
Width73.2 in77.6 in
Height57.7 in71.9 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.4,292 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in63.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in65.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in41.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in66.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in67.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
15.9 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.987.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.9145.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested35016%
Total Not Requested190084%

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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