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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: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010200620062006
ModelOptimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,995 $23,950 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $19,620 $22,299 $21,826 $25,340
Navigation system 1,200      
Premium Package 2,200      
Braking and Airbag Package   800 800  
Navigation Package   1,800 5,700 1,800
Sunroof   900    
Satellite radio   350 350 350
Floor mats   160 160 160
Fog lights   300    
Traction Control and Airbag Package     800 800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     230  
Navigation system 1,075      
Premium Package 1,960      
Braking and Airbag Package   694 694  
Navigation Package   1,561 5,093 1,561
Sunroof   780    
Satellite radio   304 304 304
Floor mats   119 119 119
Fog lights   248    
Traction Control and Airbag Package     694 694
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     172  
Options (change) 3,400 4,310 8,040 3,110
Options (change) 3,035 3,706 7,076 2,678
Destination 695 605 605 605
Total Price $25,090 $28,865 $32,245 $31,115
Total Invoice $23,350 $26,610 $29,507 $28,623

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,242
Model Year2010200620062006
ModelOptimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT5A4M5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$25,090$28,865$32,245$31,115
Adjustments for Features-1,0550-25-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,035$28,865$32,220$30,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,355$1,425
Total Invoice$23,350$26,610$29,507$28,623
Adjustments for Features-9820-23-759
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,368$26,610$29,484$27,864
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,874$1,254

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2010200620062006
ModelOptimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  $1000
4-speed automatic $800  
5-speed manual  $0 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Traction control$100 $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 $0 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,275$1,220$1,245$2,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,055$0$25$825
Value of Feature Adjustments-9820-23-759

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102006
ModelOptimaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in110.2 in
Length189.0 in192.3 in
Width71.1 in70.4 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft315.6 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?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110044%
Total Not Requested140056%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested307571%
Total Not Requested125029%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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