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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: $28,300

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $17,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,310

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,907

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122007
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaArmada
TrimEXEX TurboSXLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $40,250
Base Invoice $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $36,594
Premium Package 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Navigation system 1,400 1,400 1,400  
Limited Package     3,300  
Technology Package       3,900
Interior air filter       50
Floor mats       210
Satellite radio       350
Premium Package 2,635 2,635 2,635  
Navigation system 1,250 1,250 1,250  
Limited Package     2,937  
Technology Package       3,383
Interior air filter       37
Floor mats       155
Satellite radio       303
Options (change) 4,350 4,350 7,650 4,510
Options (change) 3,885 3,885 6,822 3,878
Destination 750 750 750 745
Total Price $28,300 $30,200 $34,900 $45,505
Total Invoice $26,310 $28,090 $32,332 $41,217

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Armada

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,230
Model Year2012201220122007
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaArmada
TrimEXEX TurboSXLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4317hp 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)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18265/70-18
Total Price$28,300$30,200$34,900$45,505
Adjustments for Features00-1,300-2,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,300$30,200$33,600$42,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$5,300$0
Total Invoice$26,310$28,090$32,332$41,217
Adjustments for Features00-1,204-2,677
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,310$28,090$31,128$38,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,780$4,818$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year2012201220122007
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaArmada
TrimEXEX TurboSXLE
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  
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 
Class IV trailer hitch   $300
Overhead console storage compartments   $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
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
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 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls   $25
Traffic information$25$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
Speaker lights$100$100$100 
Transmission temperature gauge   $75
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
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
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,325$5,325$6,625$8,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,300$2,955
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,204-2,677

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20122007
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested75024%
Total Not Requested235576%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested75024%
Total Not Requested235576%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested75025%
Total Not Requested225575%

Option Package Details
Nissan Armada LE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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