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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: $32,805

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $1,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,050

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $1,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelOptimaOptimaAltima
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbo3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,700 $35,500 $25,570
Base Invoice $25,920 $33,140 $23,697
Technology Package 2,400   1,780
Premium Package 3,300   2,130
Sport Package     2,370
Door sill trim plates     175
Technology Package 2,230   1,543
Premium Package 3,060   1,848
Sport Package     2,056
Door sill trim plates     126
Options (change) 5,700 0 6,455
Options (change) 5,290 0 5,573
Destination 825 825 780
Total Price $34,225 $36,325 $32,805
Total Invoice $32,035 $33,965 $30,050

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $421
Model Year201520152012
ModelOptimaOptimaAltima
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbo3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4274hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$34,225$36,325$32,805
Adjustments for Features-2,570-3,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,655$32,405$32,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$32,035$33,965$30,050
Adjustments for Features-2,406-3,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,629$30,300$30,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$671$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201520152012
ModelOptimaOptimaAltima
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbo3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,650$7,000$3,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,570$3,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,406-3,6650

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20152012
ModelOptimaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in109.3 in
Length190.7 in190.7 in
Width72.1 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.3,357 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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 Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested42513%
Total Not Requested285087%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

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 surfaces900Yes
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 Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
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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