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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: $23,950

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,425

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,308

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaXterra
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridPRO-4X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $25,700 $29,670
Base Invoice $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $24,020 $27,800
iPod integration         260
Leather seating surfaces         1,000
iPod integration         214
Leather seating surfaces         909
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,260
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,123
Destination 750 750 750 750 810
Total Price $23,950 $25,850 $27,250 $26,450 $31,740
Total Invoice $22,425 $24,205 $25,510 $24,770 $29,733

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,661
Model Year20122012201220122011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaXterra
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridPRO-4X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H261hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16265/75-16
Total Price$23,950$25,850$27,250$26,450$31,740
Adjustments for Features-1,400-1,400-2,1250-2,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,550$24,450$25,125$26,450$29,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$2,575$3,900$0
Total Invoice$22,425$24,205$25,510$24,770$29,733
Adjustments for Features-1,311-1,311-1,9890-1,958
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,114$22,894$23,521$24,770$27,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,780$2,407$3,656$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20122012201220122011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaXterra
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridPRO-4X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0 
4WD, part-time w/low range    $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $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 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Rollover sensor    $50
Temporary spare tire $150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$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$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper    $175
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential    $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Rear bumper protector    $40
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Skid plates    $150
Tow hook(s), front    $40
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
iPod integration    $100
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Compass$0$0$0 $0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Light bar    $150
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100$100 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$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 
Folding passenger seat    $150
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar 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$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
White-letter tires    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$5,575$5,575$6,300$4,175$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$1,400$2,125$0$2,090
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,311-1,311-1,9890-1,958

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20122011
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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