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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: $30,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $505

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,805

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $80

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelOptimaAltimaAltima
TrimSX3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,200 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $24,480 $21,826 $25,340
Premium Package 2,000    
Technology Package 2,000    
5-speed shiftable automatic   650  
Navigation Package   5,700 1,800
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800 800
Body kit   340 340
Floor mats   160 160
Satellite radio   350 350
Premium Package 1,790    
Technology Package 1,785    
5-speed shiftable automatic   601  
Navigation Package   5,093 1,561
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694 694
Body kit   262 262
Floor mats   119 119
Satellite radio   304 304
Options (change) 4,000 8,000 3,450
Options (change) 3,575 7,073 2,940
Destination 750 605 605
Total Price $30,950 $32,205 $31,455
Total Invoice $28,805 $29,504 $28,885

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,691
Model Year201120062006
ModelOptimaAltimaAltima
TrimSX3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$30,950$32,205$31,455
Adjustments for Features-2,805-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,145$32,005$31,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$550$0
Total Invoice$28,805$29,504$28,885
Adjustments for Features-2,611-1830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,194$29,321$28,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$436$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201120062006
ModelOptimaAltimaAltima
TrimSX3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Speaker lights$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,150$3,545$3,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,805$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,611-1830

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112006
ModelOptimaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in110.2 in
Length190.7 in192.3 in
Width72.1 in70.4 in
Height57.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,274 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested2009%
Total Not Requested210091%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested287566%
Total Not Requested145034%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
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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