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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: $28,805

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $2,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,873

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $2,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017201720172017
ModelLEAFOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSLHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,120 $30,990 $35,210 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $33,265 $28,752 $32,743 $25,023 $33,481
Floor mats 180        
Cargo net 25 50 50 50 50
Door sill trim plates 130        
Universal garage door opener   350 350 350 350
Cargo mat   95 95    
SX Base Package       3,085  
Floor mats 134        
Cargo net 18 42 42 42 42
Door sill trim plates 106        
Universal garage door opener   291 291 291 291
Cargo mat   78 78    
SX Base Package       2,842  
Options (change) 335 495 495 3,485 400
Options (change) 258 411 411 3,175 333
Destination 850 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0 -4,919 0 0
Total Price $28,805 $32,380 $31,681 $31,235 $37,385
Total Invoice $26,873 $30,058 $29,130 $29,093 $34,709

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,565
Model Year20152017201720172017
ModelLEAFOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSLHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine107hp E154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionA1T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,805$32,380$31,681$31,235$37,385
Adjustments for Features-1,120-2000-1,825-7,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,685$32,180$31,681$29,410$29,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,770$2,271$0$475
Total Invoice$26,873$30,058$29,130$29,093$34,709
Adjustments for Features-1,045-1860-1,700-6,963
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,828$29,872$29,130$27,393$27,746
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,479$1,737$0$353

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152017201720172017
ModelLEAFOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSLHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Photovoltaic solar panel$250    
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125$125
Remote app$25    
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heat pump$250    
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175    
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack  $0  
24 kWh battery pack$0    
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0  
6.6 kW onboard charger$500    
Automatic start / stop $150$150  
DC quick-charging capability$750    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0  
Body kit $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
CD player$125    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50    
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0    
Surround sound $250$250 $250
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wireless charging station    $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Compass $0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100$100  
Digital instruments$0    
Fog lights$125    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25  
LED headlights$1000  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats$200   $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Machined alloy wheels   $350 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,945$5,025$4,825$6,650$12,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,120$200$0$1,825$7,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,045-1860-1,700-6,963

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152017
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 Weight3,257 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 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 Legroom33.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested222586%
Total Not Requested37514%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

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

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