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Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,170

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelAltimaOptima
Trim3.5 SLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,510 $30,500
Floor mats 235  
Rear spoiler 405  
Technology Package   3,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Remote start   425
Floor mats 0  
Rear spoiler 344  
Technology Package   2,727
Universal garage door opener   291
Remote start   353
Options (change) 640 3,775
Options (change) 344 3,371
Destination 885 895
Total Price $37,035 $35,170

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,878
Model Year20182018
ModelAltimaOptima
Trim3.5 SLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$37,035$35,170
Adjustments for Features0-2,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,035$32,435

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelAltimaOptima
Trim3.5 SLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Memory system, driver seat $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 
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$4,815$7,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,539

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelAltimaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.4 in
Length191.9 in191.1 in
Width72.0 in73.2 in
Height57.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,412 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested112537%
Total Not Requested195063%

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