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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: $16,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820202020
ModelOptimaMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $38,840 $41,840
Convenience Package 700    
Appearance Package 700    
Stability control 650    
Premium Package 1,300    
Rear spoiler 200 405 405
Floor mats   300 300
Convenience Package 625    
Appearance Package 625    
Stability control 580    
Premium Package 1,160    
Rear spoiler 160 344 344
Floor mats   234 234
Options (change) 3,550 705 705
Options (change) 3,150 578 578
Destination 675 925 925
Total Price $24,120 $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: $11,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,090
Model Year200820202020
ModelOptimaMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$24,120$40,470$43,470
Adjustments for Features0-4,970-7,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,120$35,500$36,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200820202020
ModelOptimaMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
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
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $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
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
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$3,175$8,145$10,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,970$7,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-258

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082020
ModelOptimaMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in109.3 in
Length186.4 in192.8 in
Width71.1 in73.2 in
Height58.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,553 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft314.3 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, rear125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested52581%
Total Not Requested12519%
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-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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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