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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: $24,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $21,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,015

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $19,034

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820102010
ModelOptimaArmadaArmada
TrimEXTitaniumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,895 $42,440 $49,690
Base Invoice $18,510 $38,635 $45,225
Premium Package 1,300    
Stability control 650    
Convenience Package 700    
Appearance Package 700    
2.7L V6 1,005    
Floor mats   220 220
Interior air filter   50  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,600  
Sunroof   1,000  
Premium Package 1,160    
Stability control 580    
Convenience Package 625    
Appearance Package 625    
2.7L V6 840    
Floor mats   167 167
Interior air filter   42  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,388  
Sunroof   867  
Options (change) 4,355 2,870 220
Options (change) 3,830 2,464 167
Destination 675 950 950
Total Price $24,925 $46,260 $50,860
Total Invoice $23,015 $42,049 $46,342

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Armada

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,153
Model Year200820102010
ModelOptimaArmadaArmada
TrimEXTitaniumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine185hp V6317hp V8317hp V8
TransmissionT5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG12/18 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7265, 12265, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17275/60-20275/60-20
Total Price$24,925$46,260$50,860
Adjustments for Features0-5,370-7,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,925$40,890$43,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,510
Total Invoice$23,015$42,049$46,342
Adjustments for Features0-4,881-6,797
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,015$37,168$39,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,377

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year200820102010
ModelOptimaArmadaArmada
TrimEXTitaniumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments $100$100
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
Media drive  $15
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass $0 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Transmission temperature gauge $75$75
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Total Value of Features$3,125$8,495$10,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,370$7,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,881-6,797

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20082010
ModelOptimaArmada
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in123.2 in
Length186.4 in207.7 in
Width71.1 in79.3 in
Height58.3 in77.2 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.5,302 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in65.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in65.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in60.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 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		14.8 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		14.856.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.897.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Nissan Armada specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested52581%
Total Not Requested12519%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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