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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: $22,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,085

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062008
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaOptima
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-REX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,950 $23,600 $27,400 $29,650 $19,895
Base Invoice $22,299 $21,826 $25,340 $27,421 $18,510
Braking and Airbag Package 800 800      
Floor mats 160 160 160 160  
Fog lights 300        
Sunroof 900        
Leather Sport Package   3,900      
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800 800 800  
Stability control         650
Premium Package         1,300
Rear spoiler         200
Braking and Airbag Package 694 694      
Floor mats 119 119 119 119  
Fog lights 248        
Sunroof 780        
Leather Sport Package   3,546      
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694 694 694  
Stability control         580
Premium Package         1,160
Rear spoiler         160
Options (change) 2,160 5,660 960 960 2,150
Options (change) 1,841 5,053 813 813 1,900
Destination 605 605 605 605 675
Total Price $26,715 $29,865 $28,965 $31,215 $22,720
Total Invoice $24,745 $27,484 $26,758 $28,839 $21,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,407
Model Year20062006200620062008
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaOptima
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-REX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6260hp V6162hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T5M6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16225/45-18205/60-16
Total Price$26,715$29,865$28,965$31,215$22,720
Adjustments for Features0-25-825-175-805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,715$29,840$28,140$31,040$21,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,125$1,425$4,325$0
Total Invoice$24,745$27,484$26,758$28,839$21,085
Adjustments for Features0-23-762-162-747
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,745$27,461$25,996$28,677$20,338
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,716$1,251$3,932$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062006200620062008
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaOptima
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-REX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 $1000
6-speed manual   $150 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control    $400
Tire-pressure monitor    $75
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
MP3-compatible player    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$1,095$1,120$1,920$1,270$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$825$175$805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23-762-162-747

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062008
ModelAltimaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in107.1 in
Length192.3 in186.4 in
Width70.4 in71.1 in
Height57.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft314.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested267572%
Total Not Requested105028%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima SE-R

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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