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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: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062010
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaOptima
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,950 $23,600 $27,400 $20,995
Base Invoice $22,299 $21,826 $25,340 $19,620
Braking and Airbag Package 800 800    
Navigation Package 1,800 5,700 1,800  
Sunroof 900      
Satellite radio 350 350 350  
Floor mats 160 160 160  
Fog lights 300      
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800 800  
Navigation system       1,200
Premium Package       2,200
Braking and Airbag Package 694 694    
Navigation Package 1,561 5,093 1,561  
Sunroof 780      
Satellite radio 304 304 304  
Floor mats 119 119 119  
Fog lights 248      
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694 694  
Navigation system       1,075
Premium Package       1,960
Options (change) 4,310 7,810 3,110 3,400
Options (change) 3,706 6,904 2,678 3,035
Destination 605 605 605 695
Total Price $28,865 $32,015 $31,115 $25,090
Total Invoice $26,610 $29,335 $28,623 $23,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,242
Model Year2006200620062010
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaOptima
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16215/50-17
Total Price$28,865$32,015$31,115$25,090
Adjustments for Features0-25-825-1,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,865$31,990$30,290$24,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,125$1,425$0
Total Invoice$26,610$29,335$28,623$23,350
Adjustments for Features0-23-759-982
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,610$29,312$27,864$22,368
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,702$1,254$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2006200620062010
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaOptima
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control   $400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0 $0
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,220$1,245$2,045$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$825$1,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23-759-982

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062010
ModelAltimaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in107.1 in
Length192.3 in189.0 in
Width70.4 in71.1 in
Height57.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
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%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested307571%
Total Not Requested125029%

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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110044%
Total Not Requested140056%

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