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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: $23,245

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,168

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelQuestQuestOptima
Trim3.5 SL3.5 SEEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,590 $36,090 $19,100
Base Invoice $28,023 $33,055 $17,605
Skyview Package 1,500    
Leather Package 1,600   1,000
Floor mats 165 165 85
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795
2.7L V6     1,300
CD changer, remote     375
Skyview Package 1,301    
Leather Package 1,388   890
Floor mats 125 125 65
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710
2.7L V6     1,020
CD changer, remote     288
Options (change) 3,265 165 3,555
Options (change) 2,814 125 2,973
Destination 780 780 590
Total Price $34,635 $37,035 $23,245
Total Invoice $31,617 $33,960 $21,168

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,232
Model Year200820082006
ModelQuestQuestOptima
Trim3.5 SL3.5 SEEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine235hp V6235hp V6170hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 8265, 10120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-16225/60-17205/55-16
Total Price$34,635$37,035$23,245
Adjustments for Features-5,715-6,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,920$30,270$23,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0
Total Invoice$31,617$33,960$21,168
Adjustments for Features-5,217-6,2030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,400$27,757$21,168
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,357$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820082006
ModelQuestQuestOptima
Trim3.5 SL3.5 SEEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows  $200
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control $400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Satellite radio $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, front row$75$75 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$7,815$8,865$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,715$6,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,217-6,2030

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082006
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 Weight4,291 lb.3,279 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.1 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.7 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 Legroom42.1 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 Legroom39.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
87.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
145.7 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Quest 3.5 SL

Skyview Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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