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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: $22,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,085

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006200620062006
ModelOptimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $23,950 $23,600 $27,400 $29,650
Base Invoice $18,510 $22,299 $21,826 $25,340 $27,421
Stability control 650        
Premium Package 1,300        
Rear spoiler 200        
Braking and Airbag Package   800 800    
Floor mats   160 160 160 160
Fog lights   300      
Sunroof   900      
Leather Sport Package     3,900    
Traction Control and Airbag Package     800 800 800
Stability control 580        
Premium Package 1,160        
Rear spoiler 160        
Braking and Airbag Package   694 694    
Floor mats   119 119 119 119
Fog lights   248      
Sunroof   780      
Leather Sport Package     3,546    
Traction Control and Airbag Package     694 694 694
Options (change) 2,150 2,160 5,660 960 960
Options (change) 1,900 1,841 5,053 813 813
Destination 675 605 605 605 605
Total Price $22,720 $26,715 $29,865 $28,965 $31,215
Total Invoice $21,085 $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: $4,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,407
Model Year20082006200620062006
ModelOptimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp 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$22,720$26,715$29,865$28,965$31,215
Adjustments for Features-8050-25-825-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,915$26,715$29,840$28,140$31,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,125$1,425$4,325
Total Invoice$21,085$24,745$27,484$26,758$28,839
Adjustments for Features-7470-23-762-162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,338$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 Year20082006200620062006
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 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control$400    
Tire-pressure monitor$75    
Traction control$100 $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 
Aux input$50    
MP3-compatible player$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$1,900$1,095$1,120$1,920$1,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$805$0$25$825$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-7470-23-762-162

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082006
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested267572%
Total Not Requested105028%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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