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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: $34,275

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $5,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,077

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $4,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152014
ModelOptimaOptimaMaxima
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,700 $35,500 $34,380
Base Invoice $25,920 $33,140 $31,845
Premium Package 3,300   2,850
Technology Package 2,400    
Cargo net 50 50  
Tech Package     1,150
Rear spoiler     405
Illuminated door sill trim plates     350
Premium Package 3,060   2,502
Technology Package 2,230    
Cargo net 42 42  
Tech Package     1,009
Rear spoiler     344
Illuminated door sill trim plates     266
Options (change) 5,750 50 4,755
Options (change) 5,332 42 4,121
Destination 825 825 810
Total Price $34,275 $36,375 $39,945
Total Invoice $32,077 $34,007 $36,776

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,771
Model Year201520152014
ModelOptimaOptimaMaxima
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4274hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$34,275$36,375$39,945
Adjustments for Features-1,145-2,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,130$33,880$39,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$32,077$34,007$36,776
Adjustments for Features-1,072-2,3330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,005$31,674$36,776
Cost Above Minimum$0$669$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201520152014
ModelOptimaOptimaMaxima
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,425$5,775$3,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,145$2,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,072-2,3330

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20152014
ModelOptimaMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in109.3 in
Length190.7 in190.6 in
Width72.1 in73.2 in
Height57.9 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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 Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested202562%
Total Not Requested125038%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested92594%
Total Not Requested606%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
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 net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested181566%
Total Not Requested95034%

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