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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: $3,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,805

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,874

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelOptimaAltima
TrimSX3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,200 $32,350
Base Invoice $24,480 $30,138
Technology Package 2,000  
Premium Package 2,000  
Floor mats   135
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350
Rear spoiler   405
Technology Package 1,785  
Premium Package 1,790  
Floor mats   106
Illuminated door sill trim plates   266
Rear spoiler   344
Options (change) 4,000 890
Options (change) 3,575 716
Destination 750 825
Total Price $30,950 $34,065
Total Invoice $28,805 $31,679

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,767
Model Year20112015
ModelOptimaAltima
TrimSX3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,950$34,065
Adjustments for Features-9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,990$34,065
Total Invoice$28,805$31,679
Adjustments for Features-8930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,912$31,679

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112015
ModelOptimaAltima
TrimSX3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Lane departure warning $200
Moving object detection, rear $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Speaker lights$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,150$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8930

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112015
ModelOptimaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in109.3 in
Length190.7 in191.5 in
Width72.1 in72.0 in
Height57.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,295 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested40017%
Total Not Requested190083%

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