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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: $28,300

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,310

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012201220122012
ModelQuestQuestOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim3.5 SL3.5 SEEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,850 $34,650 $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $25,700
Base Invoice $25,468 $31,688 $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $24,020
Technology Package 1,700 800        
Navigation and PAX Package 3,000 2,650        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,550 1,550        
Upgrade Package 650          
Premium Package 2,500   2,950 2,950 2,950  
Skyview Package 3,200          
Interior air filter 60          
Floor mats 160 160        
Additional screen for entertainment system   450        
Navigation system     1,400 1,400 1,400  
Premium Technology Package           5,350
Technology Package 1,474 694        
Navigation and PAX Package 2,602 2,299        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,345 1,345        
Upgrade Package 564          
Premium Package 2,338   2,635 2,635 2,635  
Skyview Package 2,776          
Interior air filter 36          
Floor mats 119 119        
Additional screen for entertainment system   390        
Navigation system     1,250 1,250 1,250  
Premium Technology Package           4,780
Options (change) 12,820 5,610 4,350 4,350 4,350 5,350
Options (change) 11,254 4,847 3,885 3,885 3,885 4,780
Destination 705 705 750 750 750 750
Total Price $41,375 $40,965 $28,300 $30,200 $31,600 $31,800
Total Invoice $37,427 $37,240 $26,310 $28,090 $29,395 $29,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,257
Model Year200720072012201220122012
ModelQuestQuestOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim3.5 SL3.5 SEEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine235hp V6235hp V6200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionA5A5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10550, 12550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/700-480225/700-480215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$41,375$40,965$28,300$30,200$31,600$31,800
Adjustments for Features-3,490-4,04000-550-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,885$36,925$28,300$30,200$31,050$30,975
Cost Above Minimum$960$0$0$1,900$2,750$2,675
Total Invoice$37,427$37,240$26,310$28,090$29,395$29,550
Adjustments for Features-3,157-3,67300-512-767
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,270$33,567$26,310$28,090$28,883$28,783
Cost Above Minimum$703$0$0$1,780$2,573$2,473

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Features Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200720072012201220122012
ModelQuestQuestOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim3.5 SL3.5 SEEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800$800    
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125    
Power liftgate$350$350    
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125    
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15    
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250    
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500    
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo organizer$100$100    
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150    
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100    
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Roof rails$250$250    
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150    
Rear HVAC unit$400$400    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300    
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200    
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000    
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Traffic information  $25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50    
Detailed driving style feedback     $100
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25    
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Speaker lights  $100$100$100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces    $450 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Stowable third row seats$600$600    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$10,240$10,790$6,750$6,750$7,300$7,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,490$4,040$0$0$550$825
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,157-3,67300-512-767

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072012
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 Weight4,292 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.7 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 Legroom42.1 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 Legroom39.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
87.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
145.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Quest 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Console without shifter150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and PAX Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Tires, run-flat150No
Cargo organizer100No
225/700R480 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual power sliding doors400No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested425100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bose, 265W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Skyview Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Nissan Quest 3.5 SE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Console without shifter150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and PAX Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Cargo organizer100No
225/700R480 tires400No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%

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
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested80026%
Total Not Requested230574%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested80026%
Total Not Requested230574%

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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested80027%
Total Not Requested220573%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested290045%
Total Not Requested355555%

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