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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: $28,300

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,310

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122015
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaXterra
TrimEXEX TurboSXPRO-4X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $30,590
Base Invoice $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $29,203
Navigation system 1,400 1,400 1,400  
Premium Package 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Leather seating surfaces       1,000
Navigation system 1,250 1,250 1,250  
Premium Package 2,635 2,635 2,635  
Leather seating surfaces       927
Options (change) 4,350 4,350 4,350 1,000
Options (change) 3,885 3,885 3,885 927
Destination 750 750 750 885
Total Price $28,300 $30,200 $31,600 $32,475
Total Invoice $26,310 $28,090 $29,395 $31,015

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,109
Model Year2012201220122015
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaXterra
TrimEXEX TurboSXPRO-4X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4261hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18265/75-16
Total Price$28,300$30,200$31,600$32,475
Adjustments for Features-1,510-1,510-2,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,790$28,690$29,465$32,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$2,675$0
Total Invoice$26,310$28,090$29,395$31,015
Adjustments for Features-1,404-1,405-1,9860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,906$26,685$27,409$31,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,779$2,503$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year2012201220122015
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaXterra
TrimEXEX TurboSXPRO-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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire $150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
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$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$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler  $200 
Skid plates   $150
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Infotainment 
App support   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150 
Light bar   $150
Power-folding mirrors$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
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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 recliner, passenger 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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
White-letter tires   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,925$6,925$7,550$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,510$1,510$2,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,404-1,405-1,9860

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20122015
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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested42514%
Total Not Requested268086%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested42514%
Total Not Requested268086%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested42514%
Total Not Requested258086%

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