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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: $31,800

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $800

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,550

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelOptimaAltima
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,700 $26,780
Base Invoice $24,020 $25,097
Premium Technology Package 5,350  
Convenience Package   1,300
Technology Package   1,780
Premium Package   4,230
Floor mats   110
Premium Technology Package 4,780  
Convenience Package   1,127
Technology Package   1,543
Premium Package   3,669
Floor mats   84
Options (change) 5,350 7,420
Options (change) 4,780 6,423
Destination 750 750
Gas Tax 0 -2,350
Total Price $31,800 $32,600
Total Invoice $29,550 $29,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,688
Model Year20122010
ModelOptimaAltima
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4 H158hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)34/39 MPG35/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$31,800$32,600
Adjustments for Features-2,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,305$32,600
Total Invoice$29,550$29,920
Adjustments for Features-2,3180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,232$29,920

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122010
ModelOptimaAltima
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog lights$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,800$2,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3180

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122010
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 Weight3,490 lb.3,370 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 Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested267541%
Total Not Requested378059%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested108099%
Total Not Requested151%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested65080%
Total Not Requested16520%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested315090%
Total Not Requested35010%

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