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Nissan cube vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan cube vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,725

Nissan cube SL   
Difference: $1,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,088

Nissan cube SL   
Difference: $1,027

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelcubecubeOptimaOptima
TrimSLKromLXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,790 $19,370 $16,755 $19,895
Base Invoice $16,192 $18,557 $15,810 $18,510
Illuminated door sill trim plates 240 240    
Appearance Package     1,000  
Stability control     650 650
Rear spoiler     200 200
Illuminated door sill trim plates 201 201    
Appearance Package     890  
Stability control     580 580
Rear spoiler     160 160
Options (change) 240 240 1,850 850
Options (change) 201 201 1,630 740
Destination 695 695 675 675
Total Price $17,725 $20,305 $19,280 $21,420
Total Invoice $17,088 $19,453 $18,115 $19,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan cube vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan cube SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,219
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelcubecubeOptimaOptima
TrimSLKromLXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine122hp I4122hp I4162hp I4162hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16195/55-16215/50-17205/60-16
Total Price$17,725$20,305$19,280$21,420
Adjustments for Features-1,385-2,1850-3,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,340$18,120$19,280$18,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,780$1,035$0
Total Invoice$17,088$19,453$18,115$19,925
Adjustments for Features-1,335-2,0930-2,953
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,753$17,360$18,115$16,972
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,607$1,143$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan cube vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2009200920082008
ModelcubecubeOptimaOptima
TrimSLKromLXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
5-speed manual  $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0$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 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125 $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100  
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Floor mats   $75
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Total Value of Features$2,735$3,535$1,350$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,385$2,185$0$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,335-2,0930-2,953

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan cube vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092008
ModelcubeOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.6 in107.1 in
Length156.5 in186.4 in
Width66.7 in71.1 in
Height65.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,763 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.8 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.4 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.1 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 assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
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 assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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