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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: $12,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,712

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelOptimaMaxima
TrimEXSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $34,380
Base Invoice $19,255 $31,845
Premium Package 1,300  
Convenience Package 970  
Navigation system 1,200  
Tech Package   1,150
Value Package   1,000
Floor mats   210
Premium Package 1,160  
Convenience Package 865  
Navigation system 1,075  
Tech Package   1,009
Value Package   919
Floor mats   159
Options (change) 3,470 2,360
Options (change) 3,100 2,087
Destination 675 810
Total Price $24,835 $37,550
Total Invoice $23,030 $34,742

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,629
Model Year20092014
ModelOptimaMaxima
TrimEXSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp 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$24,835$37,550
Adjustments for Features0-1,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,835$36,380
Total Invoice$23,030$34,742
Adjustments for Features0-1,083
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,030$33,659

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092014
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 
Rearview camera $200
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
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$1,375$2,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,083

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092014
ModelOptimaMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in109.3 in
Length189.0 in190.6 in
Width71.1 in73.2 in
Height58.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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 Volume15.0 ft314.2 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 SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested80081%
Total Not Requested18519%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested42549%
Total Not Requested45051%

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