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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: $30,790

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $891

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,130

Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX   
Difference: $34

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelLEAFOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSLHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,250 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500
Base Invoice $35,668 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380
Floor mats 170      
Cargo net 20 50 50 50
Universal garage door opener   350 350 350
Cargo mat   95 95  
Floor mats 131      
Cargo net 15 42 42 42
Universal garage door opener   291 291 291
Cargo mat   78 78  
Options (change) 190 495 495 400
Options (change) 146 411 411 333
Destination 850 895 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0 -4,919 0
Total Price $30,790 $32,380 $31,681 $31,795
Total Invoice $29,164 $30,058 $29,130 $29,608

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,588
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelLEAFOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSLHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine107hp E154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4
TransmissionA1T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$30,790$32,380$31,681$31,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,005-705-4,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,790$31,375$30,976$27,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,910$3,511$0
Total Invoice$29,164$30,058$29,130$29,608
Adjustments for Features0-933-648-4,032
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,164$29,125$28,482$25,576
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,549$2,906$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelLEAFOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSLHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Photovoltaic solar panel$250   
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125
Remote app$25   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire   $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
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 
10 kWh battery pack  $0 
24 kWh battery pack$0   
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
DC quick-charging capability$750   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player$125   
HD radio $50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic information $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100$100 
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights$125  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25 
LED headlights$1000  $1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Tachometer $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels$350  $350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,545$6,550$6,250$9,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,005$705$4,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-933-648-4,032

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122018
ModelLEAFOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length175.0 in191.1 in
Width69.7 in73.2 in
Height61.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,367 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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