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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: $8,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,963

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
ModelOptimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $27,920
Base Invoice $17,605 $25,813
Leather Package 1,000  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Floor mats 85 210
Rear spoiler 220 405
Bodyside moldings   180
Sunroof   800
Leather Package 890  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Floor mats 65 159
Rear spoiler 169 344
Bodyside moldings   164
Sunroof   702
Options (change) 2,100 1,595
Options (change) 1,834 1,369
Destination 590 810
Total Price $21,790 $30,325
Total Invoice $20,029 $27,992

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,097
Model Year20062014
ModelOptimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4182hp I4
TransmissionT4CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15215/55-17
Total Price$21,790$30,325
Adjustments for Features0-3,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$27,220
Total Invoice$20,029$27,992
Adjustments for Features0-2,866
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$25,126

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062014
ModelOptimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$1,700$4,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,866

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062014
ModelOptimaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length185.8 in191.5 in
Width71.5 in72.0 in
Height55.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.4 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%

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