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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: $31,140

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,006

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,726

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162015
ModelOptimaOptimaAltima
TrimSXSX Limited3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $32,350
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $30,138
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Cargo mat     75
Floor mats     135
Rear spoiler     405
Illuminated door sill trim plates     350
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Cargo mat     53
Floor mats     106
Rear spoiler     344
Illuminated door sill trim plates     266
Options (change) 350 350 965
Options (change) 291 291 769
Destination 850 850 825
Total Price $31,140 $37,240 $34,140
Total Invoice $29,006 $34,576 $31,732

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,875
Model Year201620162015
ModelOptimaOptimaAltima
TrimSXSX Limited3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,140$37,240$34,140
Adjustments for Features-160-5,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,980$32,130$34,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$29,006$34,576$31,732
Adjustments for Features-149-4,7440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,857$29,832$31,732
Cost Above Minimum$0$975$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201620162015
ModelOptimaOptimaAltima
TrimSXSX Limited3.5 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, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200$200
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Fog lights  $125
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,325$8,275$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$160$5,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-149-4,7440

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162015
ModelOptimaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in109.3 in
Length191.1 in191.5 in
Width73.2 in72.0 in
Height57.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,295 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.4 ft3

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