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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: $7,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082019201920192019
ModelOptimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL2.5 PlatinumVC-T PlatinumVC-T Edition One
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $30,090 $32,030 $35,030 $35,850
Premium Package 1,300        
Stability control 650        
Convenience Package 700        
Appearance Package 700        
Rear spoiler 200 405 405 405 405
Floor mats   235 235 235 235
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375 375 375 375
Premium Package 1,160        
Stability control 580        
Convenience Package 625        
Appearance Package 625        
Rear spoiler 160 344 344 344 344
Floor mats   0 0 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,550 1,015 1,015 1,015 1,015
Options (change) 3,150 344 344 344 344
Destination 675 895 895 895 895
Total Price $24,120 $32,000 $33,940 $36,940 $37,760

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima VC-T Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,255
Model Year20082019201920192019
ModelOptimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL2.5 PlatinumVC-T PlatinumVC-T Edition One
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4188hp I4188hp I4248hp I4248hp I4
TransmissionT5CVTCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/55-17235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$24,120$32,000$33,940$36,940$37,760
Adjustments for Features0-955-955-4,730-4,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,120$31,045$32,985$32,210$33,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,940$1,165$1,985

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082019201920192019
ModelOptimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL2.5 PlatinumVC-T PlatinumVC-T Edition One
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
CVT $1000$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200  
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning   $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Sunroof$900  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
Navigation system   $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Door sill trim plates$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,950$3,905$3,905$7,680$7,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$955$955$4,730$4,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-37-35-159-155

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082019
ModelOptimaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in111.2 in
Length186.4 in192.9 in
Width71.1 in72.9 in
Height58.3 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,213 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.16.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.2 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 2.5 Platinum

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima VC-T Platinum

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima VC-T Edition One

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

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