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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: $28,525

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $4,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,272

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $4,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201520152015
ModelLEAFOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSLHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,020 $32,150 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $32,803 $29,815 $25,920 $33,140
Cargo net 25 50 50 50
Door sill trim plates 130      
Technology Package     2,400  
Premium Package     3,300  
Cargo net 18 42 42 42
Door sill trim plates 101      
Technology Package     2,230  
Premium Package     3,060  
Options (change) 155 50 5,750 50
Options (change) 119 42 5,332 42
Destination 850 825 825 825
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $28,525 $33,025 $34,275 $36,375
Total Invoice $26,272 $30,682 $32,077 $34,007

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,578
Model Year2014201520152015
ModelLEAFOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSLHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine107hp E159hp I4 H274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionA1T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$28,525$33,025$34,275$36,375
Adjustments for Features0-605-2,380-3,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,525$32,420$31,895$32,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$0$750
Total Invoice$26,272$30,682$32,077$34,007
Adjustments for Features0-562-2,227-3,487
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,272$30,120$29,850$30,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$270$0$670

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2014201520152015
ModelLEAFOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSLHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
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   
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$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heat pump$250   
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0   
6.6 kW onboard charger$500   
Automatic start / stop $150  
DC quick-charging capability$750   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Digital instruments$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
LED headlights$1000   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Tachometer $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
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$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75
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
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,345$5,950$7,725$9,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$605$2,380$3,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-562-2,227-3,487

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142015
ModelLEAFOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.0 in
Length175.0 in190.7 in
Width69.7 in72.1 in
Height61.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 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 Legroom33.3 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested62519%
Total Not Requested265081%

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