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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: $30,725

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $1,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,117

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelLEAFOptimaOptima
TrimSLSXHybrid EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,250 $26,800 $31,950
Base Invoice $35,668 $25,040 $29,555
Door sill trim plates 125    
Navigation system   1,400  
Premium Package   2,950  
Door sill trim plates 99    
Navigation system   1,250  
Premium Package   2,635  
Options (change) 125 4,350 0
Options (change) 99 3,885 0
Destination 850 800 800
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $30,725 $31,950 $32,750
Total Invoice $29,117 $29,725 $30,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,978
Model Year201220132013
ModelLEAFOptimaOptima
TrimSLSXHybrid EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine107hp E274hp I4159hp I4 H
TransmissionA1T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$30,725$31,950$32,750
Adjustments for Features0-2,780-3,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,725$29,170$29,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$445
Total Invoice$29,117$29,725$30,355
Adjustments for Features0-2,586-2,906
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,117$27,139$27,449
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$310

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220132013
ModelLEAFOptimaOptima
TrimSLSXHybrid EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Photovoltaic solar panel$250  
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop  $150
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive, small  $5
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100 $100
Digital instruments$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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 lumbar 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  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,245$7,025$7,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,780$3,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,586-2,906

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122013
ModelLEAFOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.0 in
Length175.0 in190.7 in
Width69.7 in72.1 in
Height61.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,367 lb.3,224 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Total Requested62521%
Total Not Requested240579%

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