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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: $4,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,085

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,307

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820102010
ModelOptimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $25,630 $24,520
Base Invoice $18,510 $23,828 $22,727
Stability control 650    
Premium Package 1,300   2,380
Rear spoiler 200 370  
Door sill trim plates   170 170
Floor mats   175 175
Fog lights   310  
Sport Package     2,370
Stability control 580    
Premium Package 1,160   2,064
Rear spoiler 160 295  
Door sill trim plates   134 134
Floor mats   134 134
Fog lights   251  
Sport Package     2,056
Options (change) 2,150 1,025 5,095
Options (change) 1,900 814 4,388
Destination 675 750 750
Total Price $22,720 $27,405 $30,365
Total Invoice $21,085 $25,392 $27,865

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,584
Model Year200820102010
ModelOptimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$22,720$27,405$30,365
Adjustments for Features0-780-1,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,720$26,625$28,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,860
Total Invoice$21,085$25,392$27,865
Adjustments for Features0-723-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,085$24,669$26,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,471

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200820102010
ModelOptimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SR
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$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Satellite radio  $200
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
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$1,450$2,230$3,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$780$1,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-723-1,725

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082010
ModelOptimaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in109.3 in
Length186.4 in190.7 in
Width71.1 in70.7 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,181 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-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested142570%
Total Not Requested62530%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120047%
Total Not Requested137553%

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