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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: $7,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelOptimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $28,570 $32,690
Base Invoice $18,510 $26,621 $30,453
Premium Package 1,300    
Stability control 650    
Convenience Package 700    
Appearance Package 700    
Rear spoiler 200 405 405
Floor mats   225 225
Sunroof   800  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350 350
Premium Package 1,160    
Stability control 580    
Convenience Package 625    
Appearance Package 625    
Rear spoiler 160 344 344
Floor mats   175 175
Sunroof   708  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   276 276
Options (change) 3,550 1,780 980
Options (change) 3,150 1,503 795
Destination 675 885 885
Total Price $24,120 $31,235 $34,555
Total Invoice $22,335 $29,009 $32,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,323
Model Year200820172017
ModelOptimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT5CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$24,120$31,235$34,555
Adjustments for Features0-1,455-3,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,120$29,780$31,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,245
Total Invoice$22,335$29,009$32,133
Adjustments for Features0-1,351-3,283
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,335$27,658$28,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,192

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200820172017
ModelOptimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
CVT $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,900$3,355$5,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,455$3,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,351-3,283

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082017
ModelOptimaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in109.3 in
Length186.4 in191.9 in
Width71.1 in72.0 in
Height58.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,198 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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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%

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 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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