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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: $37,270

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $23,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaArmada
TrimSXPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,500 $58,690
Technology Package 3,000  
Limited Package 2,100  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Remote start 425  
Floor mats   310
Technology Package 2,727  
Limited Package 1,925  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Remote start 353  
Floor mats   0
Options (change) 5,875 310
Options (change) 5,296 0
Destination 895 1,295
Total Price $37,270 $60,295

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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: $18,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,372
Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaArmada
TrimSXPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4390hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18275/60-20
Total Price$37,270$60,295
Adjustments for Features0-4,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,270$55,815

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaArmada
TrimSXPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$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
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Rear camera mirror $200
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Transmission temperature gauge $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,475$11,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20182018
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Nissan Armada specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested207567%
Total Not Requested100033%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

Option Package Details
Nissan Armada Platinum

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

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