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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: $6,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelOptimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $27,660
Base Invoice $19,255 $25,283
Premium Package 1,300  
Convenience Package 970  
Navigation system 1,200  
Technology Package   1,090
Floor mats   185
Bodyside moldings   170
Sunroof   800
Illuminated door sill trim plates   235
Premium Package 1,160  
Convenience Package 865  
Navigation system 1,075  
Technology Package   946
Floor mats   152
Bodyside moldings   151
Sunroof   729
Illuminated door sill trim plates   183
Options (change) 3,470 2,480
Options (change) 3,100 2,161
Destination 675 790
Total Price $24,835 $30,930
Total Invoice $23,030 $28,234

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,693
Model Year20092013
ModelOptimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp 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$24,835$30,930
Adjustments for Features0-1,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,835$29,275
Total Invoice$23,030$28,234
Adjustments for Features0-1,511
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,030$26,723

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092013
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Lane departure warning $200
Moving object detection, rear $25
Rearview camera $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$1,950$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,511

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092013
ModelOptimaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in109.3 in
Length189.0 in191.5 in
Width71.1 in72.0 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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 Volume15.0 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
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 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

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