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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: $25,840

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,109

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelOptimaMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $19,255 $26,229 $28,286
2.7L V6 1,005    
Premium Package 1,300    
Convenience Package 970    
Navigation system 1,200 1,800 1,800
Sensory Package   2,550  
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control   600 600
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sunroof   900 900
2.7L V6 840    
Premium Package 1,160    
Convenience Package 865    
Navigation system 1,075 1,561 1,561
Sensory Package   2,213  
Floor mats   131 131
Stability control   520 520
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sunroof   780 780
Options (change) 4,475 7,125 4,575
Options (change) 3,940 6,211 3,998
Destination 675 695 695
Total Price $25,840 $36,450 $36,150
Total Invoice $23,870 $33,135 $32,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,011
Model Year200920082008
ModelOptimaMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine194hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$25,840$36,450$36,150
Adjustments for Features0-2,480-2,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,840$33,970$33,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$23,870$33,135$32,979
Adjustments for Features0-2,254-1,989
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,870$30,881$30,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$109

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200920082008
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 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
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 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
USB port$25  
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 
Aluminum trim $100 
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$4,355$4,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,480$2,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,254-1,989

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092008
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 Weight3,294 lb.3,579 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 tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1525100%

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 tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1525100%

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