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Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $18,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620202020
ModelOptimaMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $38,840 $41,840
Leather Package 1,000    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Floor mats 85 300 300
Rear spoiler 220 405 405
Leather Package 890    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Floor mats 65 234 234
Rear spoiler 169 344 344
Options (change) 2,100 705 705
Options (change) 1,834 578 578
Destination 590 925 925
Total Price $21,790 $40,470 $43,470

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,859
Model Year200620202020
ModelOptimaMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT4CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$21,790$40,470$43,470
Adjustments for Features0-7,145-9,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$33,325$33,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200620202020
ModelOptimaMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$2,350$9,495$11,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,145$9,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-265-333

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062020
ModelOptimaMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length185.8 in192.8 in
Width71.5 in73.2 in
Height55.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,553 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

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