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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: $38,000

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202008
ModelOptimaMaxima
TrimSXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,190 $28,630
Limited Package 2,100  
Technology Package 3,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Platinum Edition Package   1,100
Sensory Package   2,550
Floor mats   175
Stability control   600
Sunroof   900
Navigation system   1,800
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,550
Limited Package 1,925  
Technology Package 2,727  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Platinum Edition Package   1,006
Sensory Package   2,213
Floor mats   131
Stability control   520
Sunroof   780
Navigation system   1,561
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,104
Options (change) 5,450 8,675
Options (change) 4,943 7,315
Destination 965 695
Total Price $38,605 $38,000

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,113
Model Year20202008
ModelOptimaMaxima
TrimSXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4255hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$38,605$38,000
Adjustments for Features-5,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,495$38,000

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20202008
ModelOptimaMaxima
TrimSXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,325$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7820

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20202008
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 Weight3,558 lb.3,579 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60020%
Total Not Requested247580%

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 tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested125082%
Total Not Requested27518%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested152572%
Total Not Requested60028%

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