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Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,165

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,428

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelOptimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $23,950 $23,600 $27,400 $29,650
Base Invoice $17,605 $22,299 $21,826 $25,340 $27,421
Leather Package 1,000        
Floor mats 85 160 160 160 160
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795        
Rear spoiler 220        
CD changer, remote 375        
Braking and Airbag Package   800 800    
Fog lights   300      
Sunroof   900      
Leather Sport Package     3,900    
Leather Package 890        
Floor mats 65 119 119 119 119
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710        
Rear spoiler 169        
CD changer, remote 288        
Braking and Airbag Package   694 694    
Fog lights   248      
Sunroof   780      
Leather Sport Package     3,546    
Options (change) 2,475 2,160 4,860 160 160
Options (change) 2,122 1,841 4,359 119 119
Destination 590 605 605 605 605
Total Price $22,165 $26,715 $29,065 $28,165 $30,415
Total Invoice $20,317 $24,745 $26,790 $26,064 $28,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,876
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelOptimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT4A4M5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$22,165$26,715$29,065$28,165$30,415
Adjustments for Features-30-625-550-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,135$26,090$28,515$27,515$30,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,425$1,425$4,325
Total Invoice$20,317$24,745$26,790$26,064$28,145
Adjustments for Features-27-579-507-6020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,290$24,166$26,283$25,462$28,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,117$1,296$3,979

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelOptimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900    
4-speed automatic $800   
5-speed manual  $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Front side airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags $350$350  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Cassette player$50    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200    
CD player$125    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat$100    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$2,175$2,770$2,695$2,795$2,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$30$625$550$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-27-579-507-6020

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062006
ModelOptimaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.2 in
Length185.8 in192.3 in
Width71.5 in70.4 in
Height55.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Leather Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested267572%
Total Not Requested105028%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima SE-R

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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