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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: $34,225

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $9,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152020
ModelOptimaOptimaMaxima
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,700 $35,500 $41,840
Technology Package 2,400    
Premium Package 3,300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates     375
Body kit     420
Rear spoiler     405
Technology Package 2,230    
Premium Package 3,060    
Illuminated door sill trim plates     291
Body kit     349
Rear spoiler     344
Options (change) 5,700 0 1,200
Options (change) 5,290 0 984
Destination 825 825 925
Total Price $34,225 $36,325 $43,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX Turbo
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,259
Model Year201520152020
ModelOptimaOptimaMaxima
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4274hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$34,225$36,325$43,965
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-3,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,225$34,975$40,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201520152020
ModelOptimaOptimaMaxima
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Predictive forward collision warning  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
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 
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$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,450$4,800$6,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,262-133

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20152020
ModelOptimaMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in109.3 in
Length190.7 in192.8 in
Width72.1 in73.2 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.3,552 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested267582%
Total Not Requested60018%

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