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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: $29,145

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,176

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018201820182018
ModelQuestOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim3.5 SEEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,400 $25,600 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500
Base Invoice $33,374 $23,902 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380
Floor mats 165        
Navigation system 1,600        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 2,150        
Universal garage door opener   350 350 350 350
Premium Package   2,300      
Floor mats 126        
Navigation system 1,388        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,866        
Universal garage door opener   291 291 291 291
Premium Package   2,088      
Options (change) 3,915 2,650 350 350 350
Options (change) 3,380 2,379 291 291 291
Destination 780 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,919 0
Total Price $41,095 $29,145 $32,235 $31,536 $31,745
Total Invoice $37,534 $27,176 $29,938 $29,010 $29,566

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,229
Model Year20092018201820182018
ModelQuestOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim3.5 SEEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine235hp V6185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$41,095$29,145$32,235$31,536$31,745
Adjustments for Features-5,330-1,865-3000-3,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,765$27,280$31,935$31,536$28,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,655$4,256$800
Total Invoice$37,534$27,176$29,938$29,010$29,566
Adjustments for Features-4,868-1,739-2790-3,413
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,666$25,437$29,659$29,010$26,153
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,222$3,573$716

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Features Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092018201820182018
ModelQuestOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim3.5 SEEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$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$200
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system $200  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  $100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Temporary spare tire$150   $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  $40
Console with shifter $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
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Body kit$0 $0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Glass roof panel(s)$300    
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000    
HD radio  $50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50    
Navigation system$600 $600$600 
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250 
Traffic information  $25$25 
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25$25
Cornering lights$50    
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100 
Fog lights$125   $125
Interior ambient lighting $150  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25 
LED headlights    $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Power-folding mirrors $50  $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100
Stowable third row seats$600    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350   $350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$10,480$7,015$5,450$5,150$8,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,330$1,865$300$0$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,868-1,739-2790-3,413

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092018
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?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested35016%
Total Not Requested190084%

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
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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