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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: $31,185

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,051

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelOptimaOptimaAltima
TrimSXSX Limited3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $25,570
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $23,697
SX Base Package 3,085    
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Technology Package     1,780
Premium Package     2,130
Sport Package     2,370
Floor mats     180
Door sill trim plates     175
SX Base Package 2,842    
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Technology Package     1,543
Premium Package     1,848
Sport Package     2,056
Floor mats     146
Door sill trim plates     126
Options (change) 3,435 350 6,635
Options (change) 3,133 291 5,719
Destination 895 895 780
Total Price $31,185 $37,335 $32,985
Total Invoice $29,051 $34,667 $30,196

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,002
Model Year201720172012
ModelOptimaOptimaAltima
TrimSXSX Limited3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$31,185$37,335$32,985
Adjustments for Features-920-6,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,265$30,740$32,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$29,051$34,667$30,196
Adjustments for Features-857-6,1240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,194$28,543$30,196
Cost Above Minimum$0$349$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201720172012
ModelOptimaOptimaAltima
TrimSXSX Limited3.5 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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $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 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated second row seats $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 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,800$10,475$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$920$6,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-857-6,1240

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20172012
ModelOptimaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in109.3 in
Length191.1 in190.7 in
Width73.2 in70.7 in
Height57.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,357 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested122547%
Total Not Requested137553%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested207584%
Total Not Requested40016%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested192594%
Total Not Requested1256%

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