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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: $28,100

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $250

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,209

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $644

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelOptimaOptimaXterra
TrimSXSX LimitedS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $27,200
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $25,773
Universal garage door opener 350    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     205
Floor mats     120
Universal garage door opener 291    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     164
Floor mats     91
Options (change) 350 0 325
Options (change) 291 0 255
Destination 895 895 825
Total Price $28,100 $36,985 $28,350
Total Invoice $26,209 $34,376 $26,853

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,683
Model Year201720172012
ModelOptimaOptimaXterra
TrimSXSX LimitedS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4245hp I4261hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18265/70-16
Total Price$28,100$36,985$28,350
Adjustments for Features-4,330-12,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,770$24,655$28,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$885$0
Total Invoice$26,209$34,376$26,853
Adjustments for Features-4,039-11,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,170$22,916$26,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$746$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year201720172012
ModelOptimaOptimaXterra
TrimSXSX LimitedS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key $250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio $50 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0 $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
LED headlights $1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
White-letter tires  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,340$15,340$3,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,330$12,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,039-11,4600

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20172012
ModelOptimaXterra
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.1 in178.7 in
Width73.2 in72.8 in
Height57.7 in74.9 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.965.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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