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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: $31,115

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $75

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,623

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelOptimaOptimaAltimaAltima
TrimSXSX Limited3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $21,826 $25,340
Universal garage door opener 350 350    
Cargo net 50 50    
5-speed shiftable automatic     650  
Floor mats     160 160
Navigation Package     5,700 1,800
Traction Control and Airbag Package     800 800
Satellite radio     350 350
Universal garage door opener 291 291    
Cargo net 42 42    
5-speed shiftable automatic     601  
Floor mats     119 119
Navigation Package     5,093 1,561
Traction Control and Airbag Package     694 694
Satellite radio     304 304
Options (change) 400 400 7,660 3,110
Options (change) 333 333 6,811 2,678
Destination 850 850 605 605
Total Price $31,190 $37,290 $31,865 $31,115
Total Invoice $29,048 $34,618 $29,242 $28,623

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,424
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelOptimaOptimaAltimaAltima
TrimSXSX Limited3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$31,190$37,290$31,865$31,115
Adjustments for Features-1,985-6,935-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,205$30,355$31,665$31,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$550$0
Total Invoice$29,048$34,618$29,242$28,623
Adjustments for Features-1,849-6,438-1840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,199$28,180$29,058$28,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$981$435$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2016201620062006
ModelOptimaOptimaAltimaAltima
TrimSXSX Limited3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Around view cameras $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Forward collision warning $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure warning $200  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
HD radio$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights  $125$125
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Heated front row armrests$100$100  
Heated front seats  $200$200
Heated second row seats $200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,175$10,125$3,390$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,985$6,935$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,849-6,438-1840

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162006
ModelOptimaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in110.2 in
Length191.1 in192.3 in
Width73.2 in70.4 in
Height57.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,274 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.6 ft3

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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%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested357583%
Total Not Requested75017%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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