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Kia Optima vs. Nissan Armada Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Nissan Armada Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,245

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $20,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,168

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $18,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelOptimaArmadaArmada
TrimEXSELE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $37,210 $45,110
Base Invoice $17,605 $33,880 $41,053
Leather Package 1,000    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Floor mats 85 220 220
2.7L V6 1,300    
CD changer, remote 375    
Premium Package   4,600  
RWD   0 0
Sunroof   1,000 1,000
Leather Package 890    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Floor mats 65 167 167
2.7L V6 1,020    
CD changer, remote 288    
Premium Package   3,990  
RWD   0 0
Sunroof   867 867
Options (change) 3,555 5,820 1,220
Options (change) 2,973 5,024 1,034
Destination 590 780 780
Total Price $23,245 $43,810 $47,110
Total Invoice $21,168 $39,684 $42,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Armada

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,475
Model Year200620092009
ModelOptimaArmadaArmada
TrimEXSELE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp V6317hp V8317hp V8
TransmissionT4A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG12/18 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6265, 12265, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16265/70-18275/60-20
Total Price$23,245$43,810$47,110
Adjustments for Features0-5,565-7,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,245$38,245$39,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,675
Total Invoice$21,168$39,684$42,867
Adjustments for Features0-5,041-6,542
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,168$34,643$36,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,682

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year200620092009
ModelOptimaArmadaArmada
TrimEXSELE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Overhead console storage compartments $100$100
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass $0$0
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Transmission temperature gauge  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Total Value of Features$1,275$6,840$8,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,565$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,041-6,542

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20062009
ModelOptimaArmada
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in123.2 in
Length185.8 in207.7 in
Width71.5 in79.3 in
Height55.5 in77.2 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.5,302 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in65.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in61.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in65.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in60.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in41.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in63.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.656.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.697.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Armada SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Outside temperature display50No
Compass0No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bose, 265W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested182554%
Total Not Requested155046%

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