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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: $6,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,282

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092010
ModelAltimaAltimaOptima
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $20,995
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $19,620
Premium Package 2,460   2,200
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Floor mats 175 175  
Door sill trim plates 170 170  
Stability control   600  
Navigation system     1,200
Premium Package 2,134   1,960
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Technology Package 1,735 1,735  
Floor mats 134 134  
Door sill trim plates 134 134  
Stability control   520  
Navigation system     1,075
Options (change) 5,305 2,945 3,400
Options (change) 4,600 2,523 3,035
Destination 695 695 695
Total Price $31,180 $33,020 $25,090
Total Invoice $28,632 $30,439 $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: $4,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,625
Model Year200920092010
ModelAltimaAltimaOptima
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-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$31,180$33,020$25,090
Adjustments for Features-1,805-1,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,375$31,515$25,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,140$0
Total Invoice$28,632$30,439$23,350
Adjustments for Features-1,657-1,3870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,975$29,052$23,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,077$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920092010
ModelAltimaAltimaOptima
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$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  
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 
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
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$3,455$3,155$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,805$1,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,657-1,3870

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092010
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 Weight3,146 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested257558%
Total Not Requested187542%
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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