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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: $31,235

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $11,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,093

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $10,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelQuestOptimaOptima
TrimLESXSX Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,350 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $37,859 $25,023 $33,481
Floor mats 180    
Cargo net 60 50 50
Illuminated door sill trim plates 290    
SX Base Package   3,085  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Floor mats 140    
Cargo net 53 42 42
Illuminated door sill trim plates 256    
SX Base Package   2,842  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Options (change) 530 3,485 400
Options (change) 449 3,175 333
Destination 810 895 895
Total Price $42,690 $31,235 $37,385
Total Invoice $39,118 $29,093 $34,709

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,796
Model Year201120172017
ModelQuestOptimaOptima
TrimLESXSX Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$42,690$31,235$37,385
Adjustments for Features-4,6150-5,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,075$31,235$31,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$39,118$29,093$34,709
Adjustments for Features-4,2290-5,269
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,889$29,093$29,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$347

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Features Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120172017
ModelQuestOptimaOptima
TrimLESXSX Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, third row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system$200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Removable second-row console$200  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250 $250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $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$10,055$5,440$11,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,615$0$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2290-5,269

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112017
ModelQuestOptima
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.1 in110.4 in
Length200.8 in191.1 in
Width77.6 in73.2 in
Height71.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,367 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom41.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.2 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room66.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in35.6 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested122547%
Total Not Requested137553%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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