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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: $31,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $12,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelOptimaMaxima
TrimSXPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $41,840
Navigation system 1,400  
Premium Package 2,950  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375
Body kit   420
Floor mats   300
Rear spoiler   405
Navigation system 1,250  
Premium Package 2,635  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   291
Body kit   349
Floor mats   234
Rear spoiler   344
Options (change) 4,350 1,500
Options (change) 3,885 1,218
Destination 750 925
Total Price $31,600 $44,265

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,474
Model Year20122020
ModelOptimaMaxima
TrimSXPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$31,600$44,265
Adjustments for Features0-4,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,600$39,670

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122020
ModelOptimaMaxima
TrimSXPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
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
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
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
Traffic information$25 
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
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,425$8,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-222

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122020
ModelOptimaMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in109.3 in
Length190.7 in192.8 in
Width72.1 in73.2 in
Height57.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,552 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested237579%
Total Not Requested63021%

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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