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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: $33,415

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $1,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,354

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $2,621

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelOptimaAltima
TrimSX3.5 SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,800 $23,600
Base Invoice $25,040 $21,826
Limited Package 3,350  
Navigation system 1,400  
Premium Package 2,950  
5-speed shiftable automatic   650
Navigation Package   5,700
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800
Polished alloy wheels   1,370
Body kit   340
Satellite radio   350
Limited Package 3,250  
Navigation system 1,250  
Premium Package 2,635  
5-speed shiftable automatic   601
Navigation Package   5,093
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694
Polished alloy wheels   969
Body kit   262
Satellite radio   304
Options (change) 7,700 9,210
Options (change) 7,135 7,923
Destination 800 605
Total Price $35,300 $33,415
Total Invoice $32,975 $30,354

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $667
Model Year20132006
ModelOptimaAltima
TrimSX3.5 SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$35,300$33,415
Adjustments for Features-3,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,780$33,415
Total Invoice$32,975$30,354
Adjustments for Features-3,2880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,687$30,354

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20132006
ModelOptimaAltima
TrimSX3.5 SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,075$2,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2880

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20132006
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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
First-aid kit15No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested45042%
Total Not Requested61558%
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
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested283093%

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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested377587%
Total Not Requested55013%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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