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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: $20,945

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,258

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelXterraXterraOptima
TrimOff RoadSEEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,260 $27,560 $19,100
Base Invoice $25,546 $25,826 $17,605
Side curtain airbags 700 700  
Floor mats 115 115 85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795
CD changer, remote     375
Side curtain airbags 607 607  
Floor mats 83 83 65
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 182    
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710
CD changer, remote     288
Options (change) 1,060 815 1,255
Options (change) 872 690 1,063
Destination 780 780 590
Total Price $29,100 $29,155 $20,945
Total Invoice $27,198 $27,296 $19,258

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,676
Model Year200820082006
ModelXterraXterraOptima
TrimOff RoadSEEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6261hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionM6A5T4
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6380, 9120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16265/65-17205/60-15
Total Price$29,100$29,155$20,945
Adjustments for Features-1,350-1,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,750$27,700$20,945
Cost Above Minimum$50$0$0
Total Invoice$27,198$27,296$19,258
Adjustments for Features-1,262-1,3620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,936$25,934$19,258
Cost Above Minimum$2$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820082006
ModelXterraXterraOptima
TrimOff RoadSEEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed automatic $900 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700  
RWD $0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300$300 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Skid plate (one) $50 
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tubular side steps $350 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125 
Aux input $50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player$125 $125
MP3-compatible player $50 
Satellite radio $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer $150 
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$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$4,525$4,630$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,350$1,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,262-1,3620

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082006
ModelXterraOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length178.7 in185.8 in
Width72.8 in71.5 in
Height74.9 in55.5 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft313.6 ft3

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