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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: $27,700

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $17,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,755

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaArmada
TrimEXEX TurboHybridLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $22,700 $24,700 $26,500 $40,000
Base Invoice $21,210 $23,080 $24,760 $36,366
Premium Package 2,250 2,150    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000   3,400
Premium Technology Package     5,000  
Interior air filter       50
Floor mats       210
Satellite radio       350
Premium Package 2,010 1,920    
Technology Package 1,785 1,785   2,949
Premium Technology Package     4,465  
Interior air filter       37
Floor mats       155
Satellite radio       303
Options (change) 4,250 4,150 5,000 4,010
Options (change) 3,795 3,705 4,465 3,444
Destination 750 750 750 705
Total Price $27,700 $29,600 $32,250 $44,715
Total Invoice $25,755 $27,535 $29,975 $40,515

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Armada

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,956
Model Year2011201120112006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaArmada
TrimEXEX TurboHybridLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H305hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17265/70-18
Total Price$27,700$29,600$32,250$44,715
Adjustments for Features00-775-3,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,700$29,600$31,475$41,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$3,775$0
Total Invoice$25,755$27,535$29,975$40,515
Adjustments for Features00-720-2,804
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,755$27,535$29,255$37,711
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,780$3,500$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year2011201120112006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaArmada
TrimEXEX TurboHybridLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Power liftgate   $350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo mat   $40
Class IV trailer hitch   $300
Overhead console storage compartments   $100
Rear seat pass-through  $100 
Removable second-row console   $200
Roof rack   $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Running boards   $350
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Rear seat audio controls   $25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Speaker lights$100$100$100 
Transmission temperature gauge   $75
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Total Value of Features$5,100$5,100$5,875$8,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$775$3,095
Value of Feature Adjustments00-720-2,804

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20112006
ModelOptimaArmada
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in123.2 in
Length190.7 in206.9 in
Width72.1 in78.8 in
Height57.3 in77.8 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.5,252 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in65.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in64.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in60.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 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
15.4 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.456.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.497.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested50021%
Total Not Requested190079%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested50021%
Total Not Requested190079%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested225038%
Total Not Requested360062%

Option Package Details
Nissan Armada LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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