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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: $35,320

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $1,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202016
ModelOptimaAltima
TrimSX3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,190 $32,690
Technology Package 3,000 1,180
Universal garage door opener 350  
Remote start 425  
Floor mats   210
Rear spoiler   405
Technology Package 2,727 1,044
Universal garage door opener 291  
Remote start 353  
Floor mats   159
Rear spoiler   344
Options (change) 3,775 1,795
Options (change) 3,371 1,547
Destination 965 835
Total Price $36,930 $35,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,844
Model Year20202016
ModelOptimaAltima
TrimSX3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,930$35,320
Adjustments for Features-2,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,995$35,320

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20202016
ModelOptimaAltima
TrimSX3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote window/roof operation $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
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $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
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,750$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3450

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20202016
ModelOptimaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in109.3 in
Length191.1 in191.9 in
Width73.2 in72.0 in
Height57.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,558 lb.3,412 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Predictive forward collision warning250Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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