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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: $21,420

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelLEAFOptima
TrimSLEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,840 $19,895
Base Invoice $32,635 $18,510
Floor mats 170  
Door sill trim plates 130  
Stability control   650
Rear spoiler   200
Floor mats 131  
Door sill trim plates 101  
Stability control   580
Rear spoiler   160
Options (change) 300 850
Options (change) 232 740
Destination 850 675
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $28,490 $21,420
Total Invoice $26,217 $19,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,809
Model Year20132008
ModelLEAFOptima
TrimSLEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine107hp E162hp I4
TransmissionA1T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17205/60-16
Total Price$28,490$21,420
Adjustments for Features-3,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,705$21,420
Total Invoice$26,217$19,925
Adjustments for Features-3,4830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,734$19,925

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132008
ModelLEAFOptima
TrimSLEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Photovoltaic solar panel$250 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heat pump$250 
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0 
6.6 kW onboard charger$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Digital instruments$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights$1000 
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats$200 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$6,060$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4830

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132008
ModelLEAFOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length175.0 in186.4 in
Width69.7 in71.1 in
Height61.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 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 Legroom33.3 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.0 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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