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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: $6,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelOptimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,995 $26,750 $25,570
Base Invoice $19,620 $24,860 $23,697
Navigation system 1,200    
Premium Package 2,200   2,130
Technology Package   1,780 1,780
Fog lights   315  
Rear spoiler   375  
Premium Audio Package   990  
Door sill trim plates   175 175
Floor mats   180 180
Sport Package     2,370
Navigation system 1,075    
Premium Package 1,960   1,848
Technology Package   1,543 1,543
Fog lights   256  
Rear spoiler   303  
Premium Audio Package   859  
Door sill trim plates   126 126
Floor mats   146 146
Sport Package     2,056
Options (change) 3,400 3,815 6,635
Options (change) 3,035 3,233 5,719
Destination 695 780 780
Total Price $25,090 $31,345 $32,985
Total Invoice $23,350 $28,873 $30,196

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,699
Model Year201020122012
ModelOptimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4175hp I4270hp 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)215/50-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$25,090$31,345$32,985
Adjustments for Features0-895-1,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,090$30,450$31,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,115
Total Invoice$23,350$28,873$30,196
Adjustments for Features0-824-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,350$28,049$28,896
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$847

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201020122012
ModelOptimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SR
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$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$1,525$2,420$2,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$895$1,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-824-1,300

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102012
ModelOptimaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in109.3 in
Length189.0 in190.7 in
Width71.1 in70.7 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,181 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?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested27533%
Total Not Requested55067%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested122560%
Total Not Requested82540%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177572%
Total Not Requested70028%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%

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