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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: $31,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,725

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,233

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelOptimaAltima
TrimSX3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,800 $32,690
Base Invoice $25,040 $30,453
Premium Package 2,950  
Navigation system 1,400  
Rear spoiler   405
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350
Premium Package 2,635  
Navigation system 1,250  
Rear spoiler   344
Illuminated door sill trim plates   276
Options (change) 4,350 755
Options (change) 3,885 620
Destination 800 885
Total Price $31,950 $34,330
Total Invoice $29,725 $31,958

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,777
Model Year20132017
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$31,950$34,330
Adjustments for Features0-490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,950$33,840
Total Invoice$29,725$31,958
Adjustments for Features0-456
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,725$31,502

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20132017
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 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,425$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-456

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20132017
ModelOptimaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in109.3 in
Length190.7 in191.9 in
Width72.1 in72.0 in
Height57.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,412 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

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
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 streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested62521%
Total Not Requested240579%

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