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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: $19,720

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $6,158

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,460

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $5,437

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200920092009
ModelQuestQuestOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim3.53.5 S Special EditionLXEXSX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,500 $25,800 $17,495 $20,690 $21,140
Base Invoice $22,657 $23,859 $16,510 $19,255 $19,665
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 203 203      
Satellite radio 350 350      
Interior air filter 60 60      
Floor mats 160 160 95    
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,455    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 175      
Satellite radio 304 304      
Interior air filter 36 36      
Floor mats 120 120 75    
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,200    
Options (change) 773 773 1,550 0 0
Options (change) 635 635 1,275 0 0
Destination 605 605 675 675 675
Total Price $25,878 $27,178 $19,720 $21,365 $21,815
Total Invoice $23,897 $25,099 $18,460 $19,930 $20,340

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,923
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,296
Model Year20062006200920092009
ModelQuestQuestOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim3.53.5 S Special EditionLXEXSX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6240hp V6175hp I4175hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 8150, 8?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-16225/65-16205/60-16205/60-16215/50-17
Total Price$25,878$27,178$19,720$21,365$21,815
Adjustments for Features-1,120-2,5700-2,680-2,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,758$24,608$19,720$18,685$19,585
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$1,035$0$900
Total Invoice$23,897$25,099$18,460$19,930$20,340
Adjustments for Features-1,034-2,3730-2,500-2,079
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,863$22,726$18,460$17,430$18,261
Cost Above Minimum$137$0$1,030$0$831

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Features Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062006200920092009
ModelQuestQuestOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim3.53.5 S Special EditionLXEXSX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125   
Power liftgate $350   
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Power sliding door $400   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags  $350$350$350
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Stability control  $400$400$400
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Roof rails$250$250   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325   
CD player$125 $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Compass$0$0 $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog lights   $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50$50
Outside temperature display$50$50 $50$50
Trip computer$150$150 $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10  
Visor mirror, passenger  $10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Partial leather seating sufaces    $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Stowable third row seats$600$600   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,340$5,790$3,220$5,900$5,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,120$2,570$0$2,680$2,230
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,034-2,3730-2,500-2,079

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062009
ModelQuestOptima
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.0 in107.1 in
Length204.1 in189.0 in
Width77.6 in71.1 in
Height71.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.1 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room65.6 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom41.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room66.2 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room67.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in37.8 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
87.7 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
148.7 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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