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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: $6,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,758

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,463

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172011
ModelOptimaOptimaMaxima
TrimSXSX LimitedSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $34,450
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $31,550
Launch Edition 2,900    
SX Base Package 3,085    
Cargo net 50 50  
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Tech Package     1,850
Premium Package     3,300
Floor mats     195
Rear spoiler     375
Launch Edition 2,665    
SX Base Package 2,842    
Cargo net 42 42  
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Tech Package     1,605
Premium Package     2,862
Floor mats     146
Rear spoiler     298
Options (change) 6,385 400 5,720
Options (change) 5,840 333 4,911
Destination 895 895 760
Total Price $34,135 $37,385 $40,930
Total Invoice $31,758 $34,709 $37,221

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,784
Model Year201720172011
ModelOptimaOptimaMaxima
TrimSXSX LimitedSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$34,135$37,385$40,930
Adjustments for Features-2,495-5,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,640$32,115$40,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$31,758$34,709$37,221
Adjustments for Features-2,321-4,8930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,437$29,816$37,221
Cost Above Minimum$0$379$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201720172011
ModelOptimaOptimaMaxima
TrimSXSX LimitedSV
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
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 
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 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
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 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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 
Interior trim, special color$0  
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,425$9,200$3,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,495$5,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,321-4,8930

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20172011
ModelOptimaMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in109.3 in
Length191.1 in190.6 in
Width73.2 in73.2 in
Height57.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.2 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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested155048%
Total Not Requested170052%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Total Requested122547%
Total Not Requested137553%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested184074%
Total Not Requested63026%

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