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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: $34,225

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $2,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
ModelOptimaOptimaAltima
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbo3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,700 $35,500 $35,510
Technology Package 2,400    
Premium Package 3,300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates     375
Rear spoiler     405
Technology Package 2,230    
Premium Package 3,060    
Illuminated door sill trim plates     0
Rear spoiler     344
Options (change) 5,700 0 780
Options (change) 5,290 0 344
Destination 825 825 885
Total Price $34,225 $36,325 $37,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX Turbo
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,818
Model Year201520152018
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 MPG22/32 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$37,175
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,225$34,975$36,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201520152018
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Predictive forward collision warning  $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
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
HD radio$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
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 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,225$6,575$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,262-12

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20152018
ModelOptimaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in109.3 in
Length190.7 in191.9 in
Width72.1 in72.0 in
Height57.9 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.3,412 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, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
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 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested67521%
Total Not Requested260079%

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