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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $16,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $14,817

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelOptimaArmada
TrimSXPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,500 $49,960
Base Invoice $24,760 $45,993
Premium Package 2,950  
Limited Package 3,300  
Navigation system 1,400  
Floor mats   210
Premium Package 2,635  
Limited Package 2,937  
Navigation system 1,250  
Floor mats   161
Options (change) 7,650 210
Options (change) 6,822 161
Destination 750 995
Total Price $34,900 $51,165
Total Invoice $32,332 $47,149

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Armada

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,997
Model Year20122014
ModelOptimaArmada
TrimSXPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4317hp V8
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12265, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18275/60-20
Total Price$34,900$51,165
Adjustments for Features0-3,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,900$48,105
Total Invoice$32,332$47,149
Adjustments for Features0-2,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,332$44,329

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20122014
ModelOptimaArmada
TrimSXPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
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 
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 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$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 
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
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Speaker lights$100 
Transmission temperature gauge $75
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,825$9,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,820

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20122014
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 SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested87529%
Total Not Requested213071%
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%

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