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Kia Optima vs. Nissan Xterra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Nissan Xterra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,670

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $6,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,920

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $7,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015
ModelOptimaOptimaXterra
TrimLXEXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $16,400 $19,100 $25,670
Base Invoice $15,245 $17,605 $24,783
2.7L V6 1,550 1,300  
4-speed shiftable automatic 1,250    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795 795  
Floor mats 85 85 135
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     210
2.7L V6 1,150 1,020  
4-speed shiftable automatic 1,160    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710 710  
Floor mats 65 65 106
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     172
Options (change) 3,680 2,180 345
Options (change) 3,085 1,795 278
Destination 590 590 885
Total Price $20,670 $21,870 $26,900
Total Invoice $18,920 $19,990 $25,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,409
Model Year200620062015
ModelOptimaOptimaXterra
TrimLXEXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp V6170hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionT4T4A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16265/70-16
Total Price$20,670$21,870$26,900
Adjustments for Features0-2,325-2,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,670$19,545$24,130
Cost Above Minimum$1,125$0$0
Total Invoice$18,920$19,990$25,946
Adjustments for Features0-2,125-2,672
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,920$17,865$23,274
Cost Above Minimum$1,055$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year200620062015
ModelOptimaOptimaXterra
TrimLXEXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Cassette player $50 
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$1,175$3,500$3,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,325$2,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,125-2,672

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Nissan Xterra features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20062015
ModelOptimaXterra
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length185.8 in178.7 in
Width71.5 in72.8 in
Height55.5 in74.9 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.4,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.6 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.665.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Nissan Xterra specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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