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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: $7,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,085

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelOptimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $18,510 $23,337 $27,221
Stability control 650   600
Premium Package 1,300 2,460  
Rear spoiler 200   370
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Door sill trim plates   170 170
Floor mats   175 175
Sunroof   850  
Technology Package     2,000
Stability control 580   520
Premium Package 1,160 2,134  
Rear spoiler 160   295
6-speed shiftable CVT   463  
Door sill trim plates   134 134
Floor mats   134 134
Sunroof   738  
Technology Package     1,735
Options (change) 2,150 4,155 3,315
Options (change) 1,900 3,603 2,818
Destination 675 695 695
Total Price $22,720 $30,030 $33,390
Total Invoice $21,085 $27,635 $30,734

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,613
Model Year200820092009
ModelOptimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$22,720$30,030$33,390
Adjustments for Features0-2,105-2,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,720$27,925$30,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,535
Total Invoice$21,085$27,635$30,734
Adjustments for Features0-1,937-2,697
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,085$25,698$28,037
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,339

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200820092009
ModelOptimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,050$3,155$3,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,105$2,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,937-2,697

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082009
ModelOptimaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in109.3 in
Length186.4 in189.8 in
Width71.1 in70.7 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,146 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.3 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 player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested242554%
Total Not Requested202546%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested925100%

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