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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: $31,795

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $11,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,608

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $10,211

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelQuestOptima
TrimLESX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,350 $30,500
Base Invoice $38,774 $28,380
Floor mats 205  
Cargo net 60 50
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats 167  
Cargo net 53 42
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 265 400
Options (change) 220 333
Destination 825 895
Total Price $43,440 $31,795
Total Invoice $39,819 $29,608

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,699
Model Year20122018
ModelQuestOptima
TrimLESX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$43,440$31,795
Adjustments for Features-2,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,700$31,795
Total Invoice$39,819$29,608
Adjustments for Features-2,5120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,307$29,608

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Features Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122018
ModelQuestOptima
TrimLESX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter $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
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,305$6,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5120

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122018
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
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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