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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: $31,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,725

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelOptimaMaxima
TrimSXSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,800 $35,120
Base Invoice $25,040 $32,163
Premium Package 2,950 3,300
Navigation system 1,400  
Tech Package   1,850
Rear spoiler   375
Illuminated door sill trim plates   235
Premium Package 2,635 2,862
Navigation system 1,250  
Tech Package   1,605
Rear spoiler   298
Illuminated door sill trim plates   183
Options (change) 4,350 5,760
Options (change) 3,885 4,948
Destination 800 780
Total Price $31,950 $41,660
Total Invoice $29,725 $37,891

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,875
Model Year20132012
ModelOptimaMaxima
TrimSXSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$31,950$41,660
Adjustments for Features0-320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,950$41,340
Total Invoice$29,725$37,891
Adjustments for Features0-291
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,725$37,600

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20132012
ModelOptimaMaxima
TrimSXSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
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 
911 assist$25 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Rear seat audio controls $25
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,200$3,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-291

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20132012
ModelOptimaMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in109.3 in
Length190.7 in190.6 in
Width72.1 in73.2 in
Height57.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Total Requested202567%
Total Not Requested100533%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested170069%
Total Not Requested77031%

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