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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,316

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelOptimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $26,750 $25,570
Base Invoice $17,605 $24,860 $23,697
Leather Package 1,000    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Floor mats 85 180 180
Rear spoiler 220 375  
Fog lights   315  
Sport Package     2,370
Premium Package     2,130
Leather Package 890    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Floor mats 65 146 146
Rear spoiler 169 303  
Fog lights   256  
Sport Package     2,056
Premium Package     1,848
Options (change) 2,100 870 4,680
Options (change) 1,834 705 4,050
Destination 590 780 780
Total Price $21,790 $28,400 $31,030
Total Invoice $20,029 $26,345 $28,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,155
Model Year200620122012
ModelOptimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT4CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 6264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$21,790$28,400$31,030
Adjustments for Features0-2,330-3,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$26,070$27,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,655
Total Invoice$20,029$26,345$28,527
Adjustments for Features0-2,161-3,038
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$24,184$25,489
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,305

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200620122012
ModelOptimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,375$3,705$4,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,330$3,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,161-3,038

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062012
ModelOptimaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length185.8 in190.7 in
Width71.5 in70.7 in
Height55.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,181 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 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested142570%
Total Not Requested62530%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115046%
Total Not Requested132554%

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