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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: $5,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020172017
ModelOptimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,995 $28,570 $32,690
Base Invoice $19,620 $26,621 $30,453
Premium Package 2,200    
Navigation system 1,200    
Floor mats   225 225
Sunroof   800  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350 350
Premium Package 1,960    
Navigation system 1,075    
Floor mats   175 175
Sunroof   708  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   276 276
Options (change) 3,400 1,375 575
Options (change) 3,035 1,159 451
Destination 695 885 885
Total Price $25,090 $30,830 $34,150
Total Invoice $23,350 $28,665 $31,789

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,590
Model Year201020172017
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$25,090$30,830$34,150
Adjustments for Features0-780-2,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,090$30,050$31,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,245
Total Invoice$23,350$28,665$31,789
Adjustments for Features0-725-2,658
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,350$27,940$29,131
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,191

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201020172017
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 
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  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $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 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Navigation system$600 $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $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$2,075$2,855$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$780$2,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-725-2,658

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102017
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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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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

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

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