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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: $35,170

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820192019
ModelOptimaAltimaAltima
TrimSXVC-T PlatinumVC-T Edition One
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $35,030 $35,850
Technology Package 3,000    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Remote start 425    
Floor mats   235 235
Rear spoiler   405 405
Technology Package 2,727    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Remote start 353    
Floor mats   0 0
Rear spoiler   344 344
Options (change) 3,775 640 640
Options (change) 3,371 344 344
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $35,170 $36,565 $37,385

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima VC-T Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,775
Model Year201820192019
ModelOptimaAltimaAltima
TrimSXVC-T PlatinumVC-T Edition One
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4248hp I4248hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG25/34 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$35,170$36,565$37,385
Adjustments for Features-2,83500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,335$36,565$37,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$820

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201820192019
ModelOptimaAltimaAltima
TrimSXVC-T PlatinumVC-T Edition One
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Rollover sensor$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$7,550$4,715$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,835$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,63200

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182019
ModelOptimaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in111.2 in
Length191.1 in192.9 in
Width73.2 in72.9 in
Height57.7 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,436 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested112537%
Total Not Requested195063%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima VC-T Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima VC-T Edition One

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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