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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: $23,450

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,960

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,442

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaXterra
TrimEXEX TurboHybridPRO-4X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $22,700 $24,700 $26,500 $30,370
Base Invoice $21,210 $23,080 $24,760 $28,454
iPod integration       260
Leather seating surfaces       1,000
iPod integration       214
Leather seating surfaces       909
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,260
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,123
Destination 750 750 750 825
Total Price $23,450 $25,450 $27,250 $32,455
Total Invoice $21,960 $23,830 $25,510 $30,402

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,935
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaXterra
TrimEXEX TurboHybridPRO-4X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H261hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17205/65-16265/75-16
Total Price$23,450$25,450$27,250$32,455
Adjustments for Features-1,095-9450-1,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,355$24,505$27,250$30,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,150$4,895$0
Total Invoice$21,960$23,830$25,510$30,402
Adjustments for Features-1,025-8850-1,532
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,935$22,945$25,510$28,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,010$4,575$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year2011201120112012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaXterra
TrimEXEX TurboHybridPRO-4X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0 
4WD, part-time w/low range   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Rearview camera  $200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Aluminum roof rack   $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo net   $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100 
Small cargo box, roof-mounted   $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential   $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler  $200 
Skid plates   $150
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive, small  $5 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass$0$0 $0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Light bar   $150
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires   $0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires   $0
Total Value of Features$5,725$5,575$4,630$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,095$945$0$1,635
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,025-8850-1,532

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20112012
ModelOptimaXterra
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in178.7 in
Width72.1 in72.8 in
Height57.3 in74.9 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.4,144 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.465.7 ft3

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