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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: $28,300

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,310

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,194

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201220122012
ModelXterraOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimPRO-4XEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,320 $23,200 $25,100 $26,500
Base Invoice $28,725 $21,675 $23,455 $24,760
Leather seating surfaces 1,000      
Navigation system   1,400 1,400 1,400
Premium Package   2,950 2,950 2,950
Leather seating surfaces 919      
Navigation system   1,250 1,250 1,250
Premium Package   2,635 2,635 2,635
Options (change) 1,000 4,350 4,350 4,350
Options (change) 919 3,885 3,885 3,885
Destination 860 750 750 750
Total Price $32,180 $28,300 $30,200 $31,600
Total Invoice $30,504 $26,310 $28,090 $29,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,598
Model Year2014201220122012
ModelXterraOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimPRO-4XEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$32,180$28,300$30,200$31,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,510-1,510-2,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,180$26,790$28,690$29,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,900$2,675
Total Invoice$30,504$26,310$28,090$29,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,404-1,405-1,986
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,504$24,906$26,685$27,409
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,779$2,503

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2014201220122012
ModelXterraOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimPRO-4XEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225   
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire  $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Aluminum roof rack$300   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo net$40   
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler   $200
Skid plates$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Infotainment 
App support$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150
Light bar$150   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $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
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,415$6,925$6,925$7,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,510$1,510$2,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,404-1,405-1,986

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142012
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 Weight4,144 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
Kia Optima EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
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 Requested42514%
Total Not Requested268086%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
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 Requested42514%
Total Not Requested268086%

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 seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
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 Requested42514%
Total Not Requested258086%

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