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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: $28,800

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,780

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelQuestOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim3.5 SEEXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,400 $23,650 $26,800 $31,950
Base Invoice $31,459 $22,095 $25,040 $29,555
Satellite radio 350      
Navigation system 1,800 1,400 1,400  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,500      
Additional screen for entertainment system 400      
Michelin PAX Run-flat Tire Pkg. 850      
Premium Package   2,950 2,950  
Satellite radio 304      
Navigation system 1,561 1,250 1,250  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,301      
Additional screen for entertainment system 347      
Michelin PAX Run-flat Tire Pkg. 738      
Premium Package   2,635 2,635  
Options (change) 4,900 4,350 4,350 0
Options (change) 4,251 3,885 3,885 0
Destination 605 800 800 800
Total Price $39,905 $28,800 $31,950 $32,750
Total Invoice $36,315 $26,780 $29,725 $30,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,450
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelQuestOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim3.5 SEEXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6200hp I4274hp I4159hp I4 H
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/700-480215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$39,905$28,800$31,950$32,750
Adjustments for Features-3,3900-550-980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,515$28,800$31,400$31,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,600$2,970
Total Invoice$36,315$26,780$29,725$30,355
Adjustments for Features-3,0850-512-908
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,230$26,780$29,213$29,447
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,433$2,667

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Features Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2006201320132013
ModelQuestOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim3.5 SEEXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800   
Heated steering wheel $100 $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Tires, run-flat$150   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo organizer$100   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200   
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive, small   $5
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50   
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats$600   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$10,040$6,650$7,200$7,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,390$0$550$980
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0850-512-908

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062013
ModelQuestOptima
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.0 in110.0 in
Length204.1 in190.7 in
Width77.6 in72.1 in
Height71.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,224 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room65.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom41.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room66.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room67.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in34.7 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
87.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
148.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Quest 3.5 SE

Michelin PAX Run-flat Tire Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Tires, run-flat150No
Cargo organizer100No
225/700R480 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested80026%
Total Not Requested233074%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested80026%
Total Not Requested223074%

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