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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: $33,635

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $11,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202008
ModelOptimaArmada
TrimSXLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,190 $42,000
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50 30
Cargo tray 80 50
Preferred Package   1,000
Floor mats   220
Sunroof   1,000
RWD   0
Tow Package   350
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42 23
Cargo tray 67 45
Preferred Package   867
Floor mats   167
Sunroof   867
RWD   0
Tow Package   304
Options (change) 480 2,650
Options (change) 400 2,273
Destination 965 780
Total Price $33,635 $45,430

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Armada

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,181
Model Year20202008
ModelOptimaArmada
TrimSXLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4317hp V8
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18275/60-20
Total Price$33,635$45,430
Adjustments for Features0-815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,635$44,615

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20202008
ModelOptimaArmada
TrimSXLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Transmission temperature gauge $75
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding passenger seat $150
Folding third row seats $600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
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$7,265$8,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-741

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20202008
ModelOptimaArmada
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in123.2 in
Length191.1 in207.7 in
Width73.2 in79.3 in
Height57.7 in77.2 in
Curb Weight3,558 lb.5,302 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in65.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in65.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in60.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
15.9 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.956.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.997.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Armada LE

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested57566%
Total Not Requested30034%
Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
3.36 axle ratioNo
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Transmission temperature gauge75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested525100%

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