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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: $36,460

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,826

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelOptimaOptimaMaxima
TrimSXSX LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $40,340
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $37,652
SX Base Package 3,085    
Technology Package 4,800    
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Remote start 425 425  
Cargo net 50 50  
Floor mats     220
Rear spoiler     405
SX Base Package 2,842    
Technology Package 4,380    
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Remote start 353 353  
Cargo net 42 42  
Floor mats     167
Rear spoiler     344
Options (change) 8,710 825 625
Options (change) 7,908 686 511
Destination 895 895 885
Total Price $36,460 $37,810 $41,850
Total Invoice $33,826 $35,062 $39,048

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,626
Model Year201720172017
ModelOptimaOptimaMaxima
TrimSXSX LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$36,460$37,810$41,850
Adjustments for Features-435-1,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,025$36,500$41,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$33,826$35,062$39,048
Adjustments for Features-404-1,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,422$33,847$39,048
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201720172017
ModelOptimaOptimaMaxima
TrimSXSX LimitedPlatinum
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
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$500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Predictive forward collision warning  $250
Rearview camera$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,150$7,025$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$435$1,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-404-1,2150

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20172017
ModelOptimaMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in109.3 in
Length191.1 in192.8 in
Width73.2 in73.2 in
Height57.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested127549%
Total Not Requested132551%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested305059%
Total Not Requested210041%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested155100%
Total Not Requested00%

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