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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: $6,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelOptimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $28,995 $35,510
Premium Package 1,300    
Convenience Package 970    
Navigation system 1,200    
Technology Package   1,290  
Floor mats   235 235
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375 375
Premium Package 1,160    
Convenience Package 865    
Navigation system 1,075    
Technology Package   0  
Floor mats   0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0 0
Options (change) 3,470 1,900 610
Options (change) 3,100 0 0
Destination 675 885 885
Total Price $24,835 $31,780 $37,005

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,248
Model Year200920182018
ModelOptimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp 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$24,835$31,780$37,005
Adjustments for Features0-3,705-4,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,835$28,075$32,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,625

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200920182018
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$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 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$1,625$5,330$5,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,705$4,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-103-103

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092018
ModelOptimaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in109.3 in
Length189.0 in191.9 in
Width71.1 in72.0 in
Height58.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,198 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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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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested150046%
Total Not Requested177554%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

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

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