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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: $34,135

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,758

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,011

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172006
ModelOptimaOptimaMaxima
TrimSXSX LimitedSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $27,900
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $25,511
Launch Edition 2,900    
SX Base Package 3,085    
Cargo net 50 50  
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Floor mats     160
Driver Preferred Package     3,500
Mud guards     130
Polished alloy wheels     1,550
Stability control     600
Sunroof     900
Navigation system     1,800
Xenon HID headlights     150
Satellite radio     350
Launch Edition 2,665    
SX Base Package 2,842    
Cargo net 42 42  
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Floor mats     121
Driver Preferred Package     3,035
Mud guards     99
Polished alloy wheels     1,102
Stability control     520
Sunroof     780
Navigation system     1,561
Xenon HID headlights     131
Satellite radio     304
Options (change) 6,385 400 9,140
Options (change) 5,840 333 7,653
Destination 895 895 605
Total Price $34,135 $37,385 $37,645
Total Invoice $31,758 $34,709 $33,769

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,300
Model Year201720172006
ModelOptimaOptimaMaxima
TrimSXSX LimitedSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4265hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$34,135$37,385$37,645
Adjustments for Features-3,535-5,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,600$31,575$37,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$975$0
Total Invoice$31,758$34,709$33,769
Adjustments for Features-3,289-5,3940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,469$29,315$33,769
Cost Above Minimum$0$846$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201720172006
ModelOptimaOptimaMaxima
TrimSXSX LimitedSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Proximity key$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
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 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights  $125
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Interior trim, special color$0  
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,700$9,975$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,535$5,810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,289-5,3940

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20172006
ModelOptimaMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in111.2 in
Length191.1 in193.5 in
Width73.2 in71.7 in
Height57.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Launch Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Interior trim, special color0No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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 sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested305094%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested75029%
Total Not Requested185071%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested202571%
Total Not Requested82529%

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