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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: $33,555

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202010
ModelOptimaMaxima
TrimSXSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,190 $33,410
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50  
Premium Package   3,230
Floor mats   180
Rear spoiler   370
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42  
Premium Package   2,801
Floor mats   135
Rear spoiler   292
Options (change) 400 3,780
Options (change) 333 3,228
Destination 965 750
Total Price $33,555 $37,940

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,352
Model Year20202010
ModelOptimaMaxima
TrimSXSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$33,555$37,940
Adjustments for Features-1,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,700$37,940

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20202010
ModelOptimaMaxima
TrimSXSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
Media drive, small $5
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,650$3,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-720

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20202010
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 Weight3,558 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested174070%
Total Not Requested73030%

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