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Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelLEAFLEAFOptimaOptima
TrimSVSLEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,780 $33,720 $20,690 $21,140
Base Invoice $31,394 $32,293 $19,255 $19,665
Navigation system     1,200 1,200
Premium Package     1,300 1,300
Convenience Package     970 800
Navigation system     1,075 1,075
Premium Package     1,160 1,160
Convenience Package     865 715
Options (change) 0 0 3,470 3,300
Options (change) 0 0 3,100 2,950
Destination 850 850 675 675
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $26,130 $27,070 $24,835 $25,115
Total Invoice $24,744 $25,643 $23,030 $23,290

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,967
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelLEAFLEAFOptimaOptima
TrimSVSLEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine107hp E107hp E175hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionA1A1T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$26,130$27,070$24,835$25,115
Adjustments for Features0-875-2,430-2,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,130$26,195$22,405$22,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$65$0$580
Total Invoice$24,744$25,643$23,030$23,290
Adjustments for Features0-829-2,253-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,744$24,814$20,777$21,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$70$0$538

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2011201120092009
ModelLEAFLEAFOptimaOptima
TrimSVSLEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel $250  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Sunshade, rear  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Tachometer  $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats  $75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
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 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,345$4,220$5,775$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$2,430$2,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-829-2,253-1,975

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112009
ModelLEAFOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length175.0 in189.0 in
Width69.7 in71.1 in
Height61.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,367 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft315.0 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%

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