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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: $30,450

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $4,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,402

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $3,933

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelLEAFOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSLHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500
Base Invoice $34,285 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380
Floor mats 190      
Technology Package 650 5,000 5,250 3,000
Cargo net 25 50 50 50
Cargo mat   95 95  
Universal garage door opener   350 350 350
Floor mats 144      
Technology Package 570 4,618 4,831 2,727
Cargo net 18 42 42 42
Cargo mat   78 78  
Universal garage door opener   291 291 291
Options (change) 865 5,495 5,745 3,400
Options (change) 732 5,029 5,242 3,060
Destination 885 895 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0 -4,919 0
Total Price $30,450 $37,380 $36,931 $34,795
Total Invoice $28,402 $34,676 $33,961 $32,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,744
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelLEAFOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSLHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp E154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4
TransmissionA1T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7630, 10630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$30,450$37,380$36,931$34,795
Adjustments for Features0-2,130-1,830-2,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,450$35,250$35,101$32,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,810$2,661$0
Total Invoice$28,402$34,676$33,961$32,335
Adjustments for Features0-1,976-1,683-2,189
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,402$32,700$32,278$30,146
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,554$2,132$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2018201820182018
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 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125
Remote app$25   
Remote climate control$25   
Sunshades, second row $125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras$500   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention$150   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane keeping assist$400   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
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
Heat pump$250   
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack  $0 
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0 
40 kWh battery pack$0   
6.6 kW onboard charger$500   
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$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
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$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25 
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75
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$300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,495$8,625$8,325$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,130$1,830$2,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,976-1,683-2,189

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelLEAFOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length176.4 in191.1 in
Width70.5 in73.2 in
Height61.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,434 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 Legroom33.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested195033%
Total Not Requested402567%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested180031%
Total Not Requested402569%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested227574%
Total Not Requested80026%

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