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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: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072006200620062006
ModelOptimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,395 $23,950 $23,600 $27,400 $29,650
Base Invoice $18,045 $22,299 $21,826 $25,340 $27,421
Sunroof 800 900      
Leather seating surfaces 600        
Convenience Package 700        
Rear spoiler 200        
Braking and Airbag Package   800 800    
Floor mats   160 160 160 160
Fog lights   300      
Traction Control and Airbag Package     800 800 800
Leather Sport Package     3,900    
Sunroof 715 780      
Leather seating surfaces 535        
Convenience Package 625        
Rear spoiler 160        
Braking and Airbag Package   694 694    
Floor mats   119 119 119 119
Fog lights   248      
Traction Control and Airbag Package     694 694 694
Leather Sport Package     3,546    
Options (change) 2,300 2,160 5,660 960 960
Options (change) 2,035 1,841 5,053 813 813
Destination 640 605 605 605 605
Total Price $22,335 $26,715 $29,865 $28,965 $31,215
Total Invoice $20,720 $24,745 $27,484 $26,758 $28,839

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,470
Model Year20072006200620062006
ModelOptimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine161hp I4175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT5A4M5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$22,335$26,715$29,865$28,965$31,215
Adjustments for Features-4800-25-825-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,855$26,715$29,840$28,140$31,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,125$1,425$4,325
Total Invoice$20,720$24,745$27,484$26,758$28,839
Adjustments for Features-4450-23-762-162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,275$24,745$27,461$25,996$28,677
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,716$1,251$3,932

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20072006200620062006
ModelOptimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  $1000 
4-speed automatic $800   
5-speed manual  $0  
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400$400
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Tire-pressure monitor$75    
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $200 $200
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50    
MP3-compatible player$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$1,825$1,345$1,370$2,170$1,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$480$0$25$825$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-4450-23-762-162

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20072006
ModelOptimaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in110.2 in
Length186.4 in192.3 in
Width71.1 in70.4 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

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)400No
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

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)400No
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Leather Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested287577%
Total Not Requested85023%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima SE-R

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

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