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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: $20,795

Nissan cube SL   
Difference: $3,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,772

Nissan cube SL   
Difference: $2,653

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimacube
TrimEXSXHybridSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,200 $26,500 $25,700 $16,790
Base Invoice $21,675 $24,760 $24,020 $16,192
Preferred Package       1,600
Illuminated door sill trim plates       240
Interior ambient lighting       290
Body kit       1,180
Preferred Package       1,388
Illuminated door sill trim plates       201
Interior ambient lighting       241
Body kit       1,055
Options (change) 0 0 0 3,310
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,885
Destination 750 750 750 695
Total Price $23,950 $27,250 $26,450 $20,795
Total Invoice $22,425 $25,510 $24,770 $19,772

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan cube

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan cube SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,684
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimacube
TrimEXSXHybridSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H122hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16195/55-16
Total Price$23,950$27,250$26,450$20,795
Adjustments for Features-1,400-2,1250-360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,550$25,125$26,450$20,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,575$3,900$0
Total Invoice$22,425$25,510$24,770$19,772
Adjustments for Features-1,311-1,9890-342
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,114$23,521$24,770$19,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,407$3,656$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan cube

Model Year2012201220122009
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimacube
TrimEXSXHybridSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Tow hook(s), rear   $25
Infotainment 
iPod integration   $100
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Compass$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100 
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 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Metal pedals $75  
Partial leather seating sufaces $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver 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$4,350$5,075$2,950$3,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$2,125$0$360
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,311-1,9890-342

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan cube

Model Year20122009
ModelOptimacube
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in99.6 in
Length190.7 in156.5 in
Width72.1 in66.7 in
Height57.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.2,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in42.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in48.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft311.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.458.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan cube SL

Body kit
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Proximity key250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%

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