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Nissan Xterra vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Nissan Xterra vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,165

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $9,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,020

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $9,178

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelXterraXterraOptimaOptima
TrimOff RoadSELXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,260 $27,560 $16,755 $19,895
Base Invoice $25,546 $25,826 $15,810 $18,510
Side curtain airbags 700 700    
Floor mats 115 115 85  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245      
Appearance Package     1,000  
Stability control     650 650
Side curtain airbags 607 607    
Floor mats 83 83 65  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 182      
Appearance Package     890  
Stability control     580 580
Options (change) 1,060 815 1,735 650
Options (change) 872 690 1,535 580
Destination 780 780 675 675
Total Price $29,100 $29,155 $19,165 $21,220
Total Invoice $27,198 $27,296 $18,020 $19,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,403
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelXterraXterraOptimaOptima
TrimOff RoadSELXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6261hp V6162hp I4162hp I4
TransmissionM6A5M5T5
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6380, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16265/65-17215/50-17205/60-16
Total Price$29,100$29,155$19,165$21,220
Adjustments for Features-3,115-3,2200-3,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,985$25,935$19,165$18,120
Cost Above Minimum$50$0$1,045$0
Total Invoice$27,198$27,296$18,020$19,765
Adjustments for Features-2,911-3,0150-2,887
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,287$24,281$18,020$16,878
Cost Above Minimum$6$0$1,142$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelXterraXterraOptimaOptima
TrimOff RoadSELXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
5-speed automatic $900  
5-speed manual  $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700   
RWD $0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote keyless entry$225$225 $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300$300  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo net$40$40  
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
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
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100  
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50  
Satellite radio $200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0  
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0   
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0   
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,365$4,470$1,250$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,115$3,220$0$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,911-3,0150-2,887

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082008
ModelXterraOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length178.7 in186.4 in
Width72.8 in71.1 in
Height74.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested77553%
Total Not Requested67547%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%

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