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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: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720082008
ModelOptimaMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,395 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $18,045 $26,229 $28,286
Convenience Package 700    
Leather seating surfaces 600    
Rear spoiler 200   370
Sunroof 800 900 900
Sensory Package   2,550  
Floor mats   175 175
Convenience Package 625    
Leather seating surfaces 535    
Rear spoiler 160   291
Sunroof 715 780 780
Sensory Package   2,213  
Floor mats   131 131
Options (change) 2,300 3,625 1,445
Options (change) 2,035 3,124 1,202
Destination 640 695 695
Total Price $22,335 $32,950 $33,020
Total Invoice $20,720 $30,048 $30,183

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,138
Model Year200720082008
ModelOptimaMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine161hp I4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$22,335$32,950$33,020
Adjustments for Features0-1,305-1,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,335$31,645$31,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$20,720$30,048$30,183
Adjustments for Features0-1,190-1,101
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,720$28,858$29,082
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$224

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200720082008
ModelOptimaMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400
Brake assist $50$50
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Cassette player$50  
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,300$2,605$2,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,305$1,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,190-1,101

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20072008
ModelOptimaMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in111.2 in
Length186.4 in193.5 in
Width71.1 in71.7 in
Height58.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200No
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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