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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: $33,475

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $750

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,865

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $1,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152014
ModelOptimaOptimaAltima
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbo3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,700 $35,500 $30,820
Base Invoice $25,920 $33,140 $28,488
Technology Package 2,400   1,090
Premium Package 3,300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates     350
Rear spoiler     405
Technology Package 2,230   957
Premium Package 3,060    
Illuminated door sill trim plates     266
Rear spoiler     344
Options (change) 5,700 0 1,845
Options (change) 5,290 0 1,567
Destination 825 825 810
Total Price $34,225 $36,325 $33,475
Total Invoice $32,035 $33,965 $30,865

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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: $1,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,226
Model Year201520152014
ModelOptimaOptimaAltima
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbo3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4274hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,225$36,325$33,475
Adjustments for Features-2,560-3,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,665$32,415$33,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$32,035$33,965$30,865
Adjustments for Features-2,396-3,6560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,639$30,309$30,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201520152014
ModelOptimaOptimaAltima
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbo3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Lane departure warning  $200
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
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 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$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  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,125$6,475$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,560$3,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,396-3,6560

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20152014
ModelOptimaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in109.3 in
Length190.7 in191.5 in
Width72.1 in72.0 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.3,295 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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 Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested92573%
Total Not Requested35027%
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 reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested45014%
Total Not Requested282586%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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