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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: $31,185

Nissan Altima Hybrid   
Difference: $4,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,599

Nissan Altima Hybrid   
Difference: $4,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelAltimaOptima
TrimHybridHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,480 $32,195
Base Invoice $23,881 $29,856
Technology Package 6,400 2,380
Sunroof 850  
Floor mats 110  
Technology Package 5,551 2,212
Sunroof 738  
Floor mats 84  
Options (change) 7,360 2,380
Options (change) 6,373 2,212
Destination 695 850
Gas Tax -2,350 0
Total Price $31,185 $35,425
Total Invoice $28,599 $32,918

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,313
Model Year20082016
ModelAltimaOptima
TrimHybridHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4 H159hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)35/33 MPG36/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$31,185$35,425
Adjustments for Features0-3,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,185$32,190
Total Invoice$28,599$32,918
Adjustments for Features0-3,006
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,599$29,912

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082016
ModelAltimaOptima
TrimHybridHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog lights $125
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,740$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,006

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082016
ModelAltimaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.4 in
Length189.8 in191.1 in
Width70.7 in73.2 in
Height57.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,548 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested405583%
Total Not Requested81517%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%

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