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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: $31,435

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $2,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202006
ModelOptimaAltima
TrimSX3.5 SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,190 $23,600
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50  
5-speed shiftable automatic   650
Floor mats   160
Leather Sport Package   3,900
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800
Polished alloy wheels   1,370
Satellite radio   350
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42  
5-speed shiftable automatic   601
Floor mats   119
Leather Sport Package   3,546
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694
Polished alloy wheels   969
Satellite radio   304
Options (change) 400 7,230
Options (change) 333 6,233
Destination 965 605
Total Price $33,555 $31,435

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,548
Model Year20202006
ModelOptimaAltima
TrimSX3.5 SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$33,555$31,435
Adjustments for Features-4,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,845$31,435

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20202006
ModelOptimaAltima
TrimSX3.5 SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,925$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1820

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20202006
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 Weight3,558 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima specs.

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%
Leather Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested317585%
Total Not Requested55015%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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