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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelOptimaMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $19,255 $25,511 $27,437
Premium Package 1,300    
Convenience Package 970    
Navigation system 1,200 1,800 1,800
Floor mats   160 160
Satellite radio   350 350
Sunroof   900 900
Xenon HID headlights   150 150
Driver Preferred Package   3,500 800
Mud guards   130 130
Stability control   600 600
Premium Package 1,160    
Convenience Package 865    
Navigation system 1,075 1,561 1,561
Floor mats   121 121
Satellite radio   304 304
Sunroof   780 780
Xenon HID headlights   131 131
Driver Preferred Package   3,035 694
Mud guards   99 99
Stability control   520 520
Options (change) 3,470 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 3,100 6,551 4,210
Destination 675 605 605
Total Price $24,835 $36,095 $35,495
Total Invoice $23,030 $32,667 $32,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,886
Model Year200920062006
ModelOptimaMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$24,835$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,670-1,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,835$34,425$34,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$0
Total Invoice$23,030$32,667$32,252
Adjustments for Features0-1,511-1,336
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,030$31,156$30,916
Cost Above Minimum$0$240$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200920062006
ModelOptimaMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,875$3,545$3,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,670$1,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,511-1,336

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092006
ModelOptimaMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in111.2 in
Length189.0 in193.5 in
Width71.1 in71.7 in
Height58.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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 Volume15.0 ft315.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested132546%
Total Not Requested152554%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested775100%

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