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Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,180

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $2,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,632

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $3,483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelSorentoSorentoAltimaAltima
TrimEX V6SX V63.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,950 $33,150 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $26,490 $31,125 $23,337 $27,221
Premium Package 3,300   2,460  
Limited Package 2,000      
Floor mats 115 115 175 175
Panoramic sunroof   1,500    
6-speed shiftable CVT     500  
Technology Package     2,000 2,000
Door sill trim plates     170 170
Stability control       600
Rear spoiler       370
Premium Package 2,945   2,134  
Limited Package 1,785      
Floor mats 95 95 134 134
Panoramic sunroof   1,340    
6-speed shiftable CVT     463  
Technology Package     1,735 1,735
Door sill trim plates     134 134
Stability control       520
Rear spoiler       295
Options (change) 5,415 1,615 5,305 3,315
Options (change) 4,825 1,435 4,600 2,818
Destination 800 800 695 695
Total Price $34,165 $35,565 $31,180 $33,390
Total Invoice $32,115 $33,360 $28,632 $30,734

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,065
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelSorentoSorentoAltimaAltima
TrimEX V6SX V63.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6276hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$34,165$35,565$31,180$33,390
Adjustments for Features-2,670-3,335-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,495$32,230$31,080$33,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$0$2,310
Total Invoice$32,115$33,360$28,632$30,734
Adjustments for Features-2,510-3,128-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,605$30,232$28,540$30,734
Cost Above Minimum$0$627$0$2,194

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2012201220092009
ModelSorentoSorentoAltimaAltima
TrimEX V6SX V63.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Roof rails $250  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50   
Surround sound$250$250  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,350$7,015$3,780$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,670$3,335$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,510-3,128-920

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122009
ModelSorentoAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length183.9 in189.8 in
Width74.2 in70.7 in
Height67.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,781 lb.3,424 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.8 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		9.1 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		37.0 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		72.5 ft315.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125036%
Total Not Requested220064%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested97583%
Total Not Requested20017%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested315071%
Total Not Requested130029%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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