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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: $8,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelOptimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $28,995 $35,510
Leather Package 1,000    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Floor mats 85 235 235
Rear spoiler 220 405 405
Leather Package 890    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Floor mats 65 0 0
Rear spoiler 169 344 344
Options (change) 2,100 640 640
Options (change) 1,834 344 344
Destination 590 885 885
Total Price $21,790 $30,520 $37,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,029
Model Year200620182018
ModelOptimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT4CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$21,790$30,520$37,035
Adjustments for Features0-3,030-6,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$27,490$30,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,640

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200620182018
ModelOptimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
CVT $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Predictive forward collision warning  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
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 
Active grille shutters $0 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,275$5,305$9,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,030$6,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-122-229

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062018
ModelOptimaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length185.8 in191.9 in
Width71.5 in72.0 in
Height55.5 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,198 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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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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 SL

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

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