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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $30,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $28,169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelOptimaArmadaArmada
TrimEXSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $49,650 $57,590
Base Invoice $17,605 $46,072 $53,430
Leather Package 1,000    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Rear spoiler 220    
Floor mats 85 300 300
Sunroof   800  
Leather Package 890    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Rear spoiler 169    
Floor mats 65 223 223
Sunroof   708  
Options (change) 2,100 1,100 300
Options (change) 1,834 931 223
Destination 590 1,195 1,195
Total Price $21,790 $51,945 $59,085
Total Invoice $20,029 $48,198 $54,848

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Armada

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,167
Model Year200620172017
ModelOptimaArmadaArmada
TrimEXSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4390hp V8390hp V8
TransmissionT4T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15275/60-20275/60-20
Total Price$21,790$51,945$59,085
Adjustments for Features0-10,780-14,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$41,165$44,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,265
Total Invoice$20,029$48,198$54,848
Adjustments for Features0-10,002-13,604
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$38,196$41,244
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,048

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year200620172017
ModelOptimaArmadaArmada
TrimEXSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Lane departure prevention  $150
Lane departure warning  $200
Moving object detection, front $25$25
Moving object detection, rear $25$25
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
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 
Cargo mat $40$40
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Running boards $350$350
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Transmission temperature gauge $75$75
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, third row seats $150$150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$1,800$12,580$16,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,780$14,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,002-13,604

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20062017
ModelOptimaArmada
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in121.1 in
Length185.8 in208.9 in
Width71.5 in79.9 in
Height55.5 in75.8 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.5,577 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in63.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in63.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in41.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in60.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.649.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.695.4 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 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Armada Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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