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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: $4,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009200920092009
ModelOptimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $25,150 $25,180 $29,380 $26,550
Base Invoice $17,605 $23,387 $23,337 $27,221 $24,976
Leather Package 1,000        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795        
Floor mats 85 175 175 175 110
Rear spoiler 220 370   370  
CD changer, remote 375        
Fog lights   310      
Premium Package     2,460    
6-speed shiftable CVT     500    
Sunroof     850   850
Connection Package         3,100
Convenience Package         1,300
Leather Package 890        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710        
Floor mats 65 134 134 134 84
Rear spoiler 169 295   295  
CD changer, remote 288        
Fog lights   251      
Premium Package     2,134    
6-speed shiftable CVT     463    
Sunroof     738   738
Connection Package         2,689
Convenience Package         1,127
Options (change) 2,475 855 3,985 545 5,360
Options (change) 2,122 680 3,469 429 4,638
Destination 590 695 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -2,350
Total Price $22,165 $26,700 $29,860 $30,620 $30,255
Total Invoice $20,317 $24,762 $27,501 $28,345 $27,959

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,443
Model Year20062009200920092009
ModelOptimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4175hp I4270hp V6270hp V6158hp I4 H
TransmissionT4CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 6264, 9264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$22,165$26,700$29,860$30,620$30,255
Adjustments for Features0-1,080-3,105-2,505-1,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,165$25,620$26,755$28,115$28,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,135$2,495$2,670
Total Invoice$20,317$24,762$27,501$28,345$27,959
Adjustments for Features0-1,002-2,860-2,319-1,816
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,317$23,760$24,641$26,026$26,143
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$881$2,266$2,383

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062009200920092009
ModelOptimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100 
CVT    $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
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
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Stability control  $400 $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Traction control  $100 $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents  $100 $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
Cassette player$50    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200    
CD player$125$125   
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$2,400$3,480$5,505$4,905$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,080$3,105$2,505$1,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,002-2,860-2,319-1,816

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062009
ModelOptimaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length185.8 in189.8 in
Width71.5 in70.7 in
Height55.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,146 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.3 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Traction control100No
Stability control400No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested187542%
Total Not Requested257558%

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 Hybrid

Connection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Rear air vents100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137548%
Total Not Requested147552%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested93087%
Total Not Requested14013%

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