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Nissan Quest vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Quest vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,045

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $5,723

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,208

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $5,551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelQuestOptimaOptima
Trim3.5 S Special EditionLXEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,800 $16,400 $19,100
Base Invoice $23,859 $15,245 $17,605
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 203    
Floor mats 160 85 85
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795 795
2.7L V6   1,550 1,300
4-speed shiftable automatic   1,250  
CD changer, remote   375 375
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Floor mats 120 65 65
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710 710
2.7L V6   1,150 1,020
4-speed shiftable automatic   1,160  
CD changer, remote   288 288
Options (change) 363 4,055 2,555
Options (change) 295 3,373 2,083
Destination 605 590 590
Total Price $26,768 $21,045 $22,245
Total Invoice $24,759 $19,208 $20,278

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,233
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,256
Model Year200620062006
ModelQuestOptimaOptima
Trim3.5 S Special EditionLXEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6170hp V6170hp V6
TransmissionA4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 8?, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-16205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$26,768$21,045$22,245
Adjustments for Features-3,6150-2,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,153$21,045$19,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,125$0
Total Invoice$24,759$19,208$20,278
Adjustments for Features-3,3440-2,119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,415$19,208$18,159
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,049$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620062006
ModelQuestOptimaOptima
Trim3.5 S Special EditionLXEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power sliding door$400  
Remote keyless entry$225 $225
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Front side airbags $350$350
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player $125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$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
Stowable third row seats$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$6,015$2,400$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,615$0$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3440-2,119

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062006
ModelQuestOptima
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.0 in106.3 in
Length204.1 in185.8 in
Width77.6 in71.5 in
Height71.9 in55.5 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,279 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.1 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room65.6 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom41.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room66.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room67.4 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom41.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
87.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
148.7 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Alloy wheels350No
Total Requested100057%
Total Not Requested75043%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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