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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelOptimaMaxima
TrimEXSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $32,860
Base Invoice $18,510 $30,097
Convenience Package 700  
Appearance Package 700  
Premium Package 1,300  
Stability control 650  
Rear spoiler 200 370
Cold Package   400
Floor mats   180
Convenience Package 625  
Appearance Package 625  
Premium Package 1,160  
Stability control 580  
Rear spoiler 160 292
Cold Package   347
Floor mats   135
Options (change) 3,550 950
Options (change) 3,150 774
Destination 675 695
Total Price $24,120 $34,505
Total Invoice $22,335 $31,566

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,700
Model Year20082009
ModelOptimaMaxima
TrimEXSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp 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)215/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$24,120$34,505
Adjustments for Features0-580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,120$33,925
Total Invoice$22,335$31,566
Adjustments for Features0-531
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,335$31,035

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082009
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 
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,475$2,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-531

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082009
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%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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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