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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: $23,950

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,425

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,289

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012201220122012
ModelXterraOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSEEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,340 $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $25,700
Base Invoice $25,620 $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $24,020
Technology Package 0        
iPod integration 270        
Floor mats 115        
Technology Package 0        
iPod integration 230        
Floor mats 84        
Options (change) 385 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 314 0 0 0 0
Destination 780 750 750 750 750
Total Price $28,505 $23,950 $25,850 $27,250 $26,450
Total Invoice $26,714 $22,425 $24,205 $25,510 $24,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,176
Model Year20092012201220122012
ModelXterraOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSEEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionA5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16
Total Price$28,505$23,950$25,850$27,250$26,450
Adjustments for Features-1,520-1,400-1,400-2,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,985$22,550$24,450$25,125$26,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,900$2,575$3,900
Total Invoice$26,714$22,425$24,205$25,510$24,770
Adjustments for Features-1,424-1,311-1,311-1,9890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,290$21,114$22,894$23,521$24,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,780$2,407$3,656

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092012201220122012
ModelXterraOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSEEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Full-size spare tire$225    
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire  $150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Aluminum roof rack$300    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50    
Cargo net$40    
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$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    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50    
Tow hook(s), front$40    
Tubular side steps$350    
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
iPod integration$100    
USB port $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Speaker lights $100$100$100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Metal pedals   $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
White-letter tires$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$4,895$4,775$4,775$5,500$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,520$1,400$1,400$2,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,424-1,311-1,311-1,9890

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092012
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 SE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested52549%
Total Not Requested55051%

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