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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: $23,625

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,855

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152008
ModelQuestQuestOptima
TrimSLPlatinumEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,060 $43,180 $19,895
Base Invoice $31,977 $40,301 $18,510
Floor mats 235 235  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 305 305  
Stability control     650
Convenience Package     700
Appearance Package     700
2.7L V6     1,005
Floor mats 190 190  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 271 271  
Stability control     580
Convenience Package     625
Appearance Package     625
2.7L V6     840
Options (change) 540 540 3,055
Options (change) 461 461 2,670
Destination 885 885 675
Total Price $35,485 $44,605 $23,625
Total Invoice $33,323 $41,647 $21,855

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,040
Model Year201520152008
ModelQuestQuestOptima
TrimSLPlatinumEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6260hp V6185hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 13?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18215/50-17
Total Price$35,485$44,605$23,625
Adjustments for Features-4,715-9,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,770$35,500$23,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,730$0
Total Invoice$33,323$41,647$21,855
Adjustments for Features-4,428-8,5010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,895$33,146$21,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,251$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201520152008
ModelQuestQuestOptima
TrimSLPlatinumEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Dual power sliding doors$800$800 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row $125 
Sunshades, third row $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Moving object detection, front $25 
Moving object detection, rear $25 
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration $50 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player $0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
Media drive $15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$7,365$11,755$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,715$9,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,428-8,5010

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152008
ModelQuestOptima
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.1 in107.1 in
Length200.8 in186.4 in
Width77.6 in71.1 in
Height71.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,367 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom41.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.2 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room66.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in37.8 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.4 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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