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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: $13,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072011
ModelOptimaMaxima
TrimEXSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,395 $34,450
Base Invoice $18,045 $31,550
Convenience Package 700  
Leather seating surfaces 600  
Sunroof 800  
Rear spoiler 200 375
Cold Package   400
Floor mats   195
Convenience Package 625  
Leather seating surfaces 535  
Sunroof 715  
Rear spoiler 160 298
Cold Package   347
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 2,300 970
Options (change) 2,035 791
Destination 640 760
Total Price $22,335 $36,180
Total Invoice $20,720 $33,101

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,730
Model Year20072011
ModelOptimaMaxima
TrimEXSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine161hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16245/45-18
Total Price$22,335$36,180
Adjustments for Features0-1,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,335$34,375
Total Invoice$20,720$33,101
Adjustments for Features0-1,651
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,720$31,450

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20072011
ModelOptimaMaxima
TrimEXSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400
Brake assist $50
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,425$3,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,651

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20072011
ModelOptimaMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in109.3 in
Length186.4 in190.6 in
Width71.1 in73.2 in
Height58.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft314.2 ft3

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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 SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

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