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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: $31,405

Nissan Altima Hybrid   
Difference: $830

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,956

Nissan Altima Hybrid   
Difference: $982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelAltimaOptima
TrimHybridHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,550 $30,990
Base Invoice $24,976 $28,752
Technology Package 2,000  
Convenience Package 1,300  
Connection Package 3,100  
Floor mats 110  
Universal garage door opener   350
Technology Package 1,735  
Convenience Package 1,127  
Connection Package 2,689  
Floor mats 84  
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 6,510 350
Options (change) 5,635 291
Destination 695 895
Gas Tax -2,350 0
Total Price $31,405 $32,235
Total Invoice $28,956 $29,938

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $90
Model Year20092018
ModelAltimaOptima
TrimHybridHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4 H154hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)35/33 MPG39/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$31,405$32,235
Adjustments for Features0-960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,405$31,275
Total Invoice$28,956$29,938
Adjustments for Features0-892
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,956$29,046

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092018
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
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,340$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-892

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092018
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 Weight3,470 lb.3,486 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.3 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
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested85580%
Total Not Requested21520%
Connection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested185065%
Total Not Requested100035%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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