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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: $31,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $13,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $12,252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelQuestOptimaOptima
TrimPlatinumSXHybrid
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,180 $26,500 $25,700
Base Invoice $40,301 $24,760 $24,020
Floor mats 235    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 305    
Navigation system   1,400  
Premium Package   2,950  
Premium Technology Package     5,350
Floor mats 190    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 271    
Navigation system   1,250  
Premium Package   2,635  
Premium Technology Package     4,780
Options (change) 540 4,350 5,350
Options (change) 461 3,885 4,780
Destination 885 750 750
Total Price $44,605 $31,600 $31,800
Total Invoice $41,647 $29,395 $29,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,797
Model Year201520122012
ModelQuestOptimaOptima
TrimPlatinumSXHybrid
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$44,605$31,600$31,800
Adjustments for Features-4,8050-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,800$31,600$31,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$41,647$29,395$29,550
Adjustments for Features-4,4860-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,161$29,395$29,364
Cost Above Minimum$0$31$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201520122012
ModelQuestOptimaOptima
TrimPlatinumSXHybrid
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  
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
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$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Console with shifter $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  
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents $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
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $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
Speaker lights $100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$10,380$5,575$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,805$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4860-186

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152012
ModelQuestOptima
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.1 in110.0 in
Length200.8 in190.7 in
Width77.6 in72.1 in
Height71.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,368 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.5 in57.2 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested82527%
Total Not Requested218073%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested287545%
Total Not Requested358055%

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