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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: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $18,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102021
ModelOptimaMaxima
TrimEXPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,995 $42,320
Premium Package 2,200  
Navigation system 1,200  
Floor mats   300
Premium Package 1,960  
Navigation system 1,075  
Floor mats   234
Options (change) 3,400 300
Options (change) 3,035 234
Destination 695 975
Total Price $25,090 $43,595

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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: $11,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,329
Model Year20102021
ModelOptimaMaxima
TrimEXPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17245/40-19
Total Price$25,090$43,595
Adjustments for Features0-6,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,090$36,800

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20102021
ModelOptimaMaxima
TrimEXPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,750$9,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-188

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20102021
ModelOptimaMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in109.3 in
Length189.0 in192.8 in
Width71.1 in73.2 in
Height58.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,553 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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 Volume15.0 ft314.3 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?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142557%
Total Not Requested107543%

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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