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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: $22,690

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,255

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102008
ModelOptimaOptimaXterra
TrimEXSXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,995 $21,975 $27,560
Base Invoice $19,620 $20,370 $25,826
2.7L V6 1,000 1,000  
Side curtain airbags     700
iPod integration     290
Floor mats     115
2.7L V6 940 930  
Side curtain airbags     607
iPod integration     243
Floor mats     83
Options (change) 1,000 1,000 1,105
Options (change) 940 930 933
Destination 695 695 780
Total Price $22,690 $23,670 $29,445
Total Invoice $21,255 $21,995 $27,539

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,499
Model Year201020102008
ModelOptimaOptimaXterra
TrimEXSXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine194hp V6194hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/50-17265/65-17
Total Price$22,690$23,670$29,445
Adjustments for Features-230-3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,460$23,365$29,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$905$0
Total Invoice$21,255$21,995$27,539
Adjustments for Features-215-2830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,040$21,712$27,539
Cost Above Minimum$0$672$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year201020102008
ModelOptimaOptimaXterra
TrimEXSXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack  $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo net  $40
Small cargo box, roof-mounted  $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Skid plate (one)  $50
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tubular side steps  $350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration  $100
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
White-letter tires  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,750$3,825$3,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$230$305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-215-2830

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20102008
ModelOptimaXterra
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length189.0 in178.7 in
Width71.1 in72.8 in
Height58.3 in74.9 in
Curb Weight3,294 lb.4,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.065.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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