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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: $19,855

Nissan cube S   
Difference: $1,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,923

Nissan cube S   
Difference: $1,392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220102010
ModelcubecubeOptimaOptima
TrimSSLEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,580 $18,680 $20,995 $21,975
Base Invoice $15,991 $18,010 $19,620 $20,370
Indigo Limited Edition 2,000      
Interior ambient lighting 495 495    
Preferred Package   1,890    
Navigation system       1,200
Premium Package       2,000
Indigo Limited Edition 1,735      
Interior ambient lighting 417 417    
Preferred Package   1,640    
Navigation system       1,075
Premium Package       1,790
Options (change) 2,495 2,385 0 3,200
Options (change) 2,152 2,057 0 2,865
Destination 780 780 695 695
Total Price $19,855 $21,845 $21,690 $25,870
Total Invoice $18,923 $20,847 $20,315 $23,930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan cube vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan cube S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20
Model Year2012201220102010
ModelcubecubeOptimaOptima
TrimSSLEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine122hp I4122hp I4175hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionM6CVTT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15195/55-16205/60-16215/50-17
Total Price$19,855$21,845$21,690$25,870
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-1,465-3,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,855$20,545$20,225$22,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$690$0$2,080
Total Invoice$18,923$20,847$20,315$23,930
Adjustments for Features0-1,241-1,372-3,298
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,923$19,606$18,943$20,632
Cost Above Minimum$0$683$0$1,689

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Features Comparison: Nissan cube vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2012201220102010
ModelcubecubeOptimaOptima
TrimSSLEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
CVT $1000  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Sunshade, rear   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Rearview camera$200$200  
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 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
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$100
Floor mats  $75$75
Heated front seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals   $75
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,485$3,785$3,950$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$1,465$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,241-1,372-3,298

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan cube vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122010
ModelcubeOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.6 in107.1 in
Length156.5 in189.0 in
Width66.7 in71.1 in
Height65.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,763 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.1 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan cube S

Indigo Limited Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Traffic information25No
USB port-75Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132570%
Total Not Requested57530%

Option Package Details
Nissan cube SL

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Traffic information25No
USB port-75Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85060%
Total Not Requested57540%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1975100%

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