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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: $31,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelOptimaAltima
TrimSX3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $25,570
Base Invoice $24,760 $23,697
Navigation system 1,400  
Premium Package 2,950 2,130
Technology Package   1,780
Sport Package   2,370
Door sill trim plates   175
Floor mats   180
Navigation system 1,250  
Premium Package 2,635 1,848
Technology Package   1,543
Sport Package   2,056
Door sill trim plates   126
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 4,350 6,635
Options (change) 3,885 5,719
Destination 750 780
Total Price $31,600 $32,985
Total Invoice $29,395 $30,196

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,806
Model Year20122012
ModelOptimaAltima
TrimSX3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$31,600$32,985
Adjustments for Features-1,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,520$32,985
Total Invoice$29,395$30,196
Adjustments for Features-1,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,390$30,196

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122012
ModelOptimaAltima
TrimSX3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,400$3,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0050

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122012
ModelOptimaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in109.3 in
Length190.7 in190.7 in
Width72.1 in70.7 in
Height57.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,357 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.3 ft3

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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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested42514%
Total Not Requested258086%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

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 audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122549%
Total Not Requested125051%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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