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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: $20,250

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $7,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,845

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $6,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220072007
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaXterraXterra
TrimLXEXEX TurboSXHybridOff RoadSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,500 $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $25,700 $26,200 $25,900
Base Invoice $19,095 $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $24,020 $24,504 $24,224
Side curtain airbags           700 700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           240 240
Floor mats           110 110
Interior air filter           60 60
Satellite radio           350 350
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package           900  
Side curtain airbags           607 607
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           179 179
Floor mats           74 74
Interior air filter           44 44
Satellite radio           304 304
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package           780  
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 2,360 1,460
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 1,988 1,208
Destination 750 750 750 750 750 705 705
Total Price $20,250 $23,950 $25,850 $27,250 $26,450 $29,265 $28,065
Total Invoice $19,845 $22,425 $24,205 $25,510 $24,770 $27,197 $26,137

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,777
Model Year2012201220122012201220072007
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaXterraXterra
TrimLXEXEX TurboSXHybridOff RoadSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H261hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6T6M6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD4WD, PT w/4LRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6380, 9380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/65-16215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16265/75-16265/65-17
Total Price$20,250$23,950$25,850$27,250$26,450$29,265$28,065
Adjustments for Features0-4,400-4,400-5,050-3,150-3,900-3,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,250$19,550$21,450$22,200$23,300$25,365$24,785
Cost Above Minimum$700$0$1,900$2,650$3,750$580$0
Total Invoice$19,845$22,425$24,205$25,510$24,770$27,197$26,137
Adjustments for Features0-4,120-4,120-4,728-2,950-3,624-3,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,845$18,305$20,085$20,782$21,820$23,573$23,082
Cost Above Minimum$1,540$0$1,780$2,477$3,515$491$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year2012201220122012201220072007
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaXterraXterra
TrimLXEXEX TurboSXHybridOff RoadSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic      $900
FWD$0$0$0$0$0  
4WD, part-time w/low range     $1700 
RWD      $0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150$150
Proximity key $250$250$250$250  
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225$225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50  
Rollover sensor     $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Aluminum roof rack     $300$300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs     $50$50
Cargo net     $40$40
Rear seat pass-through    $100  
Small cargo box, roof-mounted     $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125  
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper     $175$175
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential     $150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0  
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Rear spoiler   $200$200  
Skid plate (one)      $50
Skid plates     $150 
Tow hook(s), front     $40$40
Tubular side steps      $350
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125$125
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights     $25$25
Compass $0$0$0 $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback    $100  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50  
Speaker lights $100$100$100$100  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver     $10 
Visor mirror, passenger     $10 
Xenon HID headlights   $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75$75
Folding passenger seat     $150$150
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200   
Leather seating surfaces $900$900    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450   
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$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$350$350$350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
White-letter tires     $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100   
Total Value of Features$1,675$6,075$6,075$6,725$4,825$5,575$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,400$4,400$5,050$3,150$3,900$3,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,120-4,120-4,728-2,950-3,624-3,055

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20122007
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.4,151 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra Off Road

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested17524%
Total Not Requested55076%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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