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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,602

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelOptimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $19,255 $23,337 $27,221
Premium Package 1,300 2,460  
Convenience Package 970    
Navigation system 1,200    
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Technology Package   2,000 2,000
Door sill trim plates   170 170
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control     600
Premium Package 1,160 2,134  
Convenience Package 865    
Navigation system 1,075    
6-speed shiftable CVT   463  
Technology Package   1,735 1,735
Door sill trim plates   134 134
Floor mats   134 134
Stability control     520
Options (change) 3,470 5,305 2,945
Options (change) 3,100 4,600 2,523
Destination 675 695 695
Total Price $24,835 $31,180 $33,020
Total Invoice $23,030 $28,632 $30,439

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,807
Model Year200920092009
ModelOptimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp 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)215/50-17215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$24,835$31,180$33,020
Adjustments for Features0-1,955-1,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,835$29,225$31,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,140
Total Invoice$23,030$28,632$30,439
Adjustments for Features0-1,795-1,526
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,030$26,837$28,913
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,076

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200920092009
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 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200$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
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,650$3,605$3,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,955$1,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,795-1,526

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092009
ModelOptimaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in109.3 in
Length189.0 in189.8 in
Width71.1 in70.7 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,146 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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 Volume15.0 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
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested242554%
Total Not Requested202546%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested150082%
Total Not Requested32518%

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 system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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