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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: $30,285

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,224

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017201720172017
ModelQuestOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim3.5 SEEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,400 $25,440 $30,990 $35,210 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $33,374 $23,755 $28,752 $32,743 $25,023 $33,481
Floor mats 165          
Navigation system 1,600          
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 2,150          
Premium Package   3,600        
Universal garage door opener   350 350 350 350 350
Launch Edition         2,900  
SX Base Package         3,085  
Floor mats 126          
Navigation system 1,388          
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,866          
Premium Package   3,283        
Universal garage door opener   291 291 291 291 291
Launch Edition         2,665  
SX Base Package         2,842  
Options (change) 3,915 3,950 350 350 6,335 350
Options (change) 3,380 3,574 291 291 5,798 291
Destination 780 895 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,919 0 0
Total Price $41,095 $30,285 $32,235 $31,536 $34,085 $37,335
Total Invoice $37,534 $28,224 $29,938 $29,010 $31,716 $34,667

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,993
Model Year200920172017201720172017
ModelQuestOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim3.5 SEEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine235hp V6185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10?, 6630, 10630, 10630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$41,095$30,285$32,235$31,536$34,085$37,335
Adjustments for Features-5,205-2,615-2000-4,765-7,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,890$27,670$32,035$31,536$29,320$29,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,365$3,866$1,650$2,125
Total Invoice$37,534$28,224$29,938$29,010$31,716$34,667
Adjustments for Features-4,754-2,437-1860-4,434-7,001
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,780$25,787$29,752$29,010$27,282$27,666
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,965$3,223$1,495$1,879

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Features Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920172017201720172017
ModelQuestOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim3.5 SEEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual power sliding doors$800     
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125     
Power liftgate$350     
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals$125     
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125$125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15     
Sunshades, second row    $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25$25
Around view cameras     $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
Blind spot warning system $200  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  $100$100
Forward collision warning     $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning     $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500     
Temporary spare tire$150   $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150     
Overhead console storage compartments$100     
Roof rails$250     
Second-row under-floor storage$150     
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150     
Rear HVAC unit$400     
Rear wiper$175     
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack   $0  
3.3 kW onboard charger   $0  
Automatic start / stop  $150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0  
Body kit$0 $0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Glass roof panel(s)$300     
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40     
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325     
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000     
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50     
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200     
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100
Wireless charging station     $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Cornering lights$50     
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100  
Fog lights$125     
Interior ambient lighting $150  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25  
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25     
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  $300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats     $200
Interior trim, special color    $0 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Manual recliner, third row seats$125     
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100$100
Stowable third row seats$600     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   $350 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,230$7,640$5,225$5,025$9,790$12,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,205$2,615$200$0$4,765$7,540
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,754-2,437-1860-4,434-7,001

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092017
ModelQuestOptima
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.0 in110.4 in
Length204.1 in191.1 in
Width77.6 in73.2 in
Height71.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,292 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room65.6 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom41.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room66.2 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room67.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.1 in35.6 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
87.7 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
145.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested120034%
Total Not Requested237566%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Launch Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Interior trim, special color0No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested45014%
Total Not Requested280086%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested75029%
Total Not Requested185071%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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