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Kia Optima vs. Nissan cube Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Nissan cube Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,855

Nissan cube S   
Difference: $4,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,923

Nissan cube S   
Difference: $4,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelOptimaOptimacubecube
TrimEXSXSSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,690 $21,140 $16,580 $18,680
Base Invoice $19,255 $19,665 $15,991 $18,010
Navigation system 1,200 1,200    
Premium Package 1,300 1,300    
Convenience Package 970 800    
Indigo Limited Edition     2,000  
Interior ambient lighting     495 495
Preferred Package       1,890
Navigation system 1,075 1,075    
Premium Package 1,160 1,160    
Convenience Package 865 715    
Indigo Limited Edition     1,735  
Interior ambient lighting     417 417
Preferred Package       1,640
Options (change) 3,470 3,300 2,495 2,385
Options (change) 3,100 2,950 2,152 2,057
Destination 675 675 780 780
Total Price $24,835 $25,115 $19,855 $21,845
Total Invoice $23,030 $23,290 $18,923 $20,847

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan cube

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan cube S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $894
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelOptimaOptimacubecube
TrimEXSXSSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4175hp I4122hp I4122hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 7?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17195/60-15195/55-16
Total Price$24,835$25,115$19,855$21,845
Adjustments for Features-3,465-3,1650-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,370$21,950$19,855$20,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$580$0$690
Total Invoice$23,030$23,290$18,923$20,847
Adjustments for Features-3,213-2,9350-1,241
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,817$20,355$18,923$19,606
Cost Above Minimum$0$538$0$683

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan cube

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelOptimaOptimacubecube
TrimEXSXSSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key  $250$250
Sunshade, rear$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Sunroof$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals $75  
Partial leather seating sufaces $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$5,500$5,200$2,035$3,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,465$3,165$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,213-2,9350-1,241

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan cube

Model Year20092012
ModelOptimacube
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in99.6 in
Length189.0 in156.5 in
Width71.1 in66.7 in
Height58.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.2,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in42.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in48.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft311.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.058.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Total Requested20028%
Total Not Requested52572%

Option Package Details
Nissan cube S

Interior ambient lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%
Indigo Limited Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
Traffic information25No
USB port-75Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107557%
Total Not Requested82543%

Option Package Details
Nissan cube SL

Interior ambient lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Traffic information25No
USB port-75Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85060%
Total Not Requested57540%

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