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Nissan Xterra vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Xterra vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,950

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $6,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,550

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $5,341

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620112011201120112011
ModelXterraXterraOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimOff RoadSELXEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,850 $25,750 $19,200 $22,700 $24,700 $26,200 $26,500
Base Invoice $22,306 $24,083 $18,800 $21,210 $23,080 $24,480 $24,760
Side curtain airbags 700 700          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230 230          
Satellite radio 350 350          
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package 900            
Interior air filter 60 60          
Floor mats 110 110          
Side curtain airbags 607 607          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 171 171          
Satellite radio 304 304          
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package 780            
Interior air filter 44 44          
Floor mats 74 74          
Options (change) 2,350 1,450 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,980 1,200 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 605 605 750 750 750 750 750
Total Price $26,805 $27,805 $19,950 $23,450 $25,450 $26,950 $27,250
Total Invoice $24,891 $25,888 $19,550 $21,960 $23,830 $25,230 $25,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,066
Model Year2006200620112011201120112011
ModelXterraXterraOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimOff RoadSELXEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6200hp I4200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionM6A5M6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9380, 9?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16265/65-17205/65-16215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16
Total Price$26,805$27,805$19,950$23,450$25,450$26,950$27,250
Adjustments for Features-2,150-3,4800-4,675-4,675-5,325-3,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,655$24,325$19,950$18,775$20,775$21,625$23,370
Cost Above Minimum$330$0$1,175$0$2,000$2,850$4,595
Total Invoice$24,891$25,888$19,550$21,960$23,830$25,230$25,510
Adjustments for Features-1,996-3,2400-4,378-4,377-4,985-3,632
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,895$22,648$19,550$17,582$19,453$20,245$21,878
Cost Above Minimum$247$0$1,968$0$1,871$2,663$4,296

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2006200620112011201120112011
ModelXterraXterraOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimOff RoadSELXEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150    
5-speed automatic $900     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0     
FWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250
Remote keyless entry$225$225 $225$225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50
Rearview camera      $200
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Aluminum roof rack$300$300     
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50     
Cargo net$40$40     
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through      $100
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75$75     
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125$125
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175     
Exterior 
Body kit     $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Skid plate (one) $50     
Skid plates$150      
Tow hook(s), front$40$40     
Tubular side steps $350     
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming      $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325     
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
Media drive, small      $5
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25
Voice control for external devices      $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150$150 
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25     
Compass$0$0 $0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback      $100
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors   $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50$50
Speaker lights   $100$100$100$100
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10      
Visor mirror, passenger$10      
Xenon HID headlights     $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Floor mats$75$75 $75$75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150$150     
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Partial leather seating sufaces     $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0      
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350$350$350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0      
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 
White-letter tires$0$0     
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100 
Total Value of Features$3,700$5,030$1,550$6,225$6,225$6,875$5,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,150$3,480$0$4,675$4,675$5,325$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,996-3,2400-4,378-4,377-4,985-3,632

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062011
ModelXterraOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.0 in
Length178.7 in190.7 in
Width72.8 in72.1 in
Height74.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra Off Road

Rockford Fosgate Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested17524%
Total Not Requested55076%

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