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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: $26,665

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $15,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,000

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $13,978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelQuestOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLEHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,350 $32,150 $25,790 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $37,859 $29,815 $24,133 $25,920 $33,140
Cargo net 60 50 50 50 50
Illuminated door sill trim plates 290        
Technology Package       2,400  
Premium Package       3,300  
Cargo net 53 42 42 42 42
Illuminated door sill trim plates 256        
Technology Package       2,230  
Premium Package       3,060  
Options (change) 350 50 50 5,750 50
Options (change) 309 42 42 5,332 42
Destination 810 825 825 825 825
Total Price $42,510 $33,025 $26,665 $34,275 $36,375
Total Invoice $38,978 $30,682 $25,000 $32,077 $34,007

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,730
Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelQuestOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLEHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13550, 12?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$42,510$33,025$26,665$34,275$36,375
Adjustments for Features-7,905-3,1250-4,900-6,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,605$29,900$26,665$29,375$30,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,235$0$2,710$3,460
Total Invoice$38,978$30,682$25,000$32,077$34,007
Adjustments for Features-7,248-2,9030-4,586-5,843
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,730$27,779$25,000$27,491$28,164
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,779$0$2,491$3,164

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Features Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelQuestOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLEHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Dual power sliding doors$800    
Heated steering wheel $100  $100
Power liftgate$350    
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Sunshades, second row$125    
Sunshades, third row$125    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25 $25$25
Blind spot warning system$200  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Vehicle health reports $0 $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Rear seat pass-through $100   
Removable second-row console$200    
Roof rails$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100    
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding$350    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200  $200
Infotainment 
App support $0 $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000    
HD radio $50 $50$50
Media drive$15    
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 $25$25
Surround sound$250$250 $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information $25 $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0 $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0$0
Conversation mirror$25    
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$100
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300$300
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300$300
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200
Heated second row seats $200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Manual recliner, third row seats$125    
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 $100$100
Power-folding third row seats$1000    
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$10,955$6,175$3,050$7,950$9,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,905$3,125$0$4,900$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,248-2,9030-4,586-5,843

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112015
ModelQuestOptima
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.1 in110.0 in
Length200.8 in190.7 in
Width77.6 in72.1 in
Height71.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,368 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom41.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room66.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in34.7 in
Row 3 Headroom40.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom40.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested92573%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested107533%
Total Not Requested220067%

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