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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: $2,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,629

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelOptimaAltima
TrimSX3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $30,820
Base Invoice $24,760 $28,488
Navigation system 1,400  
Premium Package 2,950  
Technology Package   1,090
Floor mats   210
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350
Rear spoiler   405
Navigation system 1,250  
Premium Package 2,635  
Technology Package   957
Floor mats   159
Illuminated door sill trim plates   266
Rear spoiler   344
Options (change) 4,350 2,055
Options (change) 3,885 1,726
Destination 750 810
Total Price $31,600 $33,685
Total Invoice $29,395 $31,024

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,624
Model Year20122014
ModelOptimaAltima
TrimSX3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,600$33,685
Adjustments for Features-1,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,530$33,685
Total Invoice$29,395$31,024
Adjustments for Features-9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,400$31,024

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122014
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
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,450$3,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9950

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122014
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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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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested42514%
Total Not Requested258086%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

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