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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: $23,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,755

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $21,394

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112014
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaArmada
TrimEXEX TurboHybridPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $22,700 $24,700 $26,500 $49,960
Base Invoice $21,210 $23,080 $24,760 $45,993
Premium Package 2,250 2,150    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000    
Premium Technology Package     5,000  
Floor mats       210
Premium Package 2,010 1,920    
Technology Package 1,785 1,785    
Premium Technology Package     4,465  
Floor mats       161
Options (change) 4,250 4,150 5,000 210
Options (change) 3,795 3,705 4,465 161
Destination 750 750 750 995
Total Price $27,700 $29,600 $32,250 $51,165
Total Invoice $25,755 $27,535 $29,975 $47,149

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Armada

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,663
Model Year2011201120112014
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaArmada
TrimEXEX TurboHybridPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H317hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12265, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17275/60-20
Total Price$27,700$29,600$32,250$51,165
Adjustments for Features-1500-775-5,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,550$29,600$31,475$45,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,050$3,925$0
Total Invoice$25,755$27,535$29,975$47,149
Adjustments for Features-1390-720-4,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,616$27,535$29,255$42,279
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,919$3,639$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year2011201120112014
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaArmada
TrimEXEX TurboHybridPlatinum
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 
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Power liftgate   $350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Class IV trailer hitch   $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Overhead console storage compartments   $100
Rear seat pass-through  $100 
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 bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler  $200 
Running boards   $350
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Media drive   $15
SD Card slot   $25
Traffic information$25$25 $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150 
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 second row seats$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Total Value of Features$4,900$4,750$5,525$10,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0$775$5,285
Value of Feature Adjustments-1390-720-4,870

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20112014
ModelOptimaArmada
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in123.2 in
Length190.7 in207.7 in
Width72.1 in79.3 in
Height57.3 in77.2 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.5,303 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in65.0 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 in65.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in60.8 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 wheel100Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested70029%
Total Not Requested170071%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested70029%
Total Not Requested170071%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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 wheel100Yes
Compass0No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested255044%
Total Not Requested330056%

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