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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: $25,065

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,668

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaXterra
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboPRO-4X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,190 $32,150 $25,790 $27,700 $35,500 $30,370
Base Invoice $22,801 $29,815 $24,133 $25,920 $33,140 $28,454
Cargo net 50 50 50 50 50  
iPod integration           260
Leather seating surfaces           1,000
Cargo net 42 42 42 42 42  
iPod integration           214
Leather seating surfaces           909
Options (change) 50 50 50 50 50 1,260
Options (change) 42 42 42 42 42 1,123
Destination 825 825 825 825 825 825
Total Price $25,065 $33,025 $26,665 $28,575 $36,375 $32,455
Total Invoice $23,668 $30,682 $25,000 $26,787 $34,007 $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: $6,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,289
Model Year201520152015201520152012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaXterra
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboPRO-4X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine192hp I4159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4261hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 12?, 6?, 6?, 8380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18265/75-16
Total Price$25,065$33,025$26,665$28,575$36,375$32,455
Adjustments for Features0-3,500-375-1,075-6,625-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,065$29,525$26,290$27,500$29,750$31,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,460$1,225$2,435$4,685$0
Total Invoice$23,668$30,682$25,000$26,787$34,007$30,402
Adjustments for Features0-3,252-352-1,008-6,194-445
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,668$27,430$24,648$25,779$27,813$29,957
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,762$980$2,111$4,145$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year201520152015201520152012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaXterra
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboPRO-4X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual     $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0 
4WD, part-time w/low range     $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  $100 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25  $25 
Blind spot warning system    $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100 
Full-size spare tire     $225
Obstacle detection, rear    $250 
Rearview camera $200  $200 
Rollover sensor     $50
Vehicle health reports $0  $0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Aluminum roof rack     $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs     $50
Rear seat pass-through $100    
Small cargo box, roof-mounted     $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper     $175
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential     $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150    
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200 
Rear bumper protector     $40
Rear spoiler $200  $200 
Skid plates     $150
Tow hook(s), front     $40
Infotainment 
App support $0  $0 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25  $25 
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
HD radio $50  $50 
iPod integration     $100
Navigation system $600  $600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25  $25 
Surround sound $250  $250 
Traffic information $25  $25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0  $0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights     $25
Detailed driving style feedback $100    
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Light bar     $150
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50  $50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100$100$100 
Trip computer$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 $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  $300 
Floor mats     $75
Folding passenger seat     $150
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300$300$300
Heated front seats $200  $200 
Heated second row seats $200  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim    $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat $200  $200 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim    $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires     $0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 
White-letter tires     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,925$8,425$5,300$6,000$11,550$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,500$375$1,075$6,625$475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,252-352-1,008-6,194-445

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20152012
ModelOptimaXterra
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in178.7 in
Width72.1 in72.8 in
Height57.9 in74.9 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.4,144 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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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