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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: $36,410

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $24,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
ModelOptimaOptimaArmada
TrimSXSX LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $58,690
Technology Package 4,800    
SX Base Package 3,085    
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Remote start 425 425  
Floor mats     310
Illuminated door sill trim plates     365
Technology Package 4,380    
SX Base Package 2,842    
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Remote start 353 353  
Floor mats     0
Illuminated door sill trim plates     281
Options (change) 8,660 775 675
Options (change) 7,866 644 281
Destination 895 895 1,295
Total Price $36,410 $37,760 $60,660

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Armada

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Armada Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,351
Model Year201720172018
ModelOptimaOptimaArmada
TrimSXSX LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4245hp I4390hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18275/60-20
Total Price$36,410$37,760$60,660
Adjustments for Features0-875-5,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,410$36,885$55,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year201720172018
ModelOptimaOptimaArmada
TrimSXSX LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention  $150
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Predictive forward collision warning  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Running boards  $350
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Rear camera mirror  $200
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Transmission temperature gauge  $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, third row seats  $150
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,275$8,150$12,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$5,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-812-143

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20172018
ModelOptimaArmada
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in121.1 in
Length191.1 in208.9 in
Width73.2 in79.9 in
Height57.7 in75.8 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.5,576 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in63.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in63.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in41.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in60.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.949.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.995.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested270052%
Total Not Requested245048%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested127549%
Total Not Requested132551%

Option Package Details
Nissan Armada Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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