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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelOptimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $28,150
Base Invoice $18,510 $26,232
Premium Package 1,300  
Stability control 650  
Convenience Package 700  
Appearance Package 700  
Rear spoiler 200 405
Floor mats   135
Bodyside moldings   205
Sunroof   800
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350
Premium Package 1,160  
Stability control 580  
Convenience Package 625  
Appearance Package 625  
Rear spoiler 160 344
Floor mats   106
Bodyside moldings   185
Sunroof   702
Illuminated door sill trim plates   266
Options (change) 3,550 1,895
Options (change) 3,150 1,603
Destination 675 825
Total Price $24,120 $30,870
Total Invoice $22,335 $28,660

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,220
Model Year20082015
ModelOptimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4182hp I4
TransmissionT5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$24,120$30,870
Adjustments for Features0-1,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,120$29,680
Total Invoice$22,335$28,660
Adjustments for Features0-1,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,335$27,555

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082015
ModelOptimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$2,175$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,105

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082015
ModelOptimaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in109.3 in
Length186.4 in191.5 in
Width71.1 in72.0 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.4 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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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