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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: $7,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072010
ModelAltimaAltimaOptima
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,000 $28,400 $20,995
Base Invoice $22,246 $26,315 $19,620
Premium Package 4,400   2,200
Stability control 900 900  
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Floor mats 170 170  
Navigation system     1,200
Premium Package 3,817   1,960
Stability control 780 780  
Technology Package 1,734 1,735  
Floor mats 134 134  
Navigation system     1,075
Options (change) 7,470 3,070 3,400
Options (change) 6,465 2,649 3,035
Destination 625 625 695
Total Price $32,095 $32,095 $25,090
Total Invoice $29,336 $29,589 $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: $5,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,967
Model Year200720072010
ModelAltimaAltimaOptima
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionM6CVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16215/50-17
Total Price$32,095$32,095$25,090
Adjustments for Features-630-1,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,465$30,715$25,090
Cost Above Minimum$750$0$0
Total Invoice$29,336$29,589$23,350
Adjustments for Features-576-1,2720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,760$28,317$23,350
Cost Above Minimum$443$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200720072010
ModelAltimaAltimaOptima
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,255$3,005$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$630$1,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-576-1,2720

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072010
ModelAltimaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.1 in
Length189.8 in189.0 in
Width70.7 in71.1 in
Height57.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,056 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested282561%
Total Not Requested177539%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested150082%
Total Not Requested32518%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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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