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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: $21,205

Nissan cube S   
Difference: $7,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,102

Nissan cube S   
Difference: $6,678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimacubecube
TrimEXSXHybrid EXSSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,650 $26,800 $31,950 $16,580 $18,680
Base Invoice $22,095 $25,040 $29,555 $15,991 $18,010
Navigation system 1,400 1,400      
Premium Package 2,950 2,950      
Indigo Limited Edition       2,000  
Interior ambient lighting       495 495
Body kit       1,350 1,350
Preferred Package         1,890
Navigation system 1,250 1,250      
Premium Package 2,635 2,635      
Indigo Limited Edition       1,735  
Interior ambient lighting       417 417
Body kit       1,179 1,179
Preferred Package         1,640
Options (change) 4,350 4,350 0 3,845 3,735
Options (change) 3,885 3,885 0 3,331 3,236
Destination 800 800 800 780 780
Total Price $28,800 $31,950 $32,750 $21,205 $23,195
Total Invoice $26,780 $29,725 $30,355 $20,102 $22,026

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan cube

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan cube S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,806
Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimacubecube
TrimEXSXHybrid EXSSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4274hp I4159hp I4 H122hp I4122hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17195/60-15195/55-16
Total Price$28,800$31,950$32,750$21,205$23,195
Adjustments for Features-5,240-5,865-6,2200-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,560$26,085$26,530$21,205$21,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$2,970$0$690
Total Invoice$26,780$29,725$30,355$20,102$22,026
Adjustments for Features-4,872-5,457-5,7650-1,234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,908$24,268$24,590$20,102$20,792
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,360$2,682$0$690

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan cube

Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimacubecube
TrimEXSXHybrid EXSSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manual   $150 
CVT    $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
911 assist$25$25$25  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear   $25$25
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive, small  $5  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25  
Voice control for external devices  $0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 $125
Compass$0$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Speaker lights$100$100$100  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$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 second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$7,200$7,825$8,180$1,960$3,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,240$5,865$6,220$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,872-5,457-5,7650-1,234

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan cube

Model Year20132012
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 Weight3,224 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
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested293094%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested283093%

Option Package Details
Nissan cube S

Interior ambient lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Body kit
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Indigo Limited Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
USB port-75Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%

Option Package Details
Nissan cube SL

Interior ambient lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Body kit
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
USB port-75Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested35025%

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