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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: $22,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,085

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,307

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102008
ModelAltimaAltimaOptima
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,630 $24,520 $19,895
Base Invoice $23,828 $22,727 $18,510
Floor mats 175 175  
Rear spoiler 370   200
Fog lights 310    
Door sill trim plates 170 170  
Sport Package   2,370  
Premium Package   2,380 1,300
Stability control     650
Floor mats 134 134  
Rear spoiler 295   160
Fog lights 251    
Door sill trim plates 134 134  
Sport Package   2,056  
Premium Package   2,064 1,160
Stability control     580
Options (change) 1,025 5,095 2,150
Options (change) 814 4,388 1,900
Destination 750 750 675
Total Price $27,405 $30,365 $22,720
Total Invoice $25,392 $27,865 $21,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,584
Model Year201020102008
ModelAltimaAltimaOptima
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4270hp V6162hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6264, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17205/60-16
Total Price$27,405$30,365$22,720
Adjustments for Features-780-1,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,625$28,485$22,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,860$0
Total Invoice$25,392$27,865$21,085
Adjustments for Features-723-1,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,669$26,140$21,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,471$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201020102008
ModelAltimaAltimaOptima
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SREX
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 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $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 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200 
USB port $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,230$3,330$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$780$1,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-723-1,7250

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102008
ModelAltimaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.1 in
Length190.7 in186.4 in
Width70.7 in71.1 in
Height57.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,181 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.0 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 ft314.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested142570%
Total Not Requested62530%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
USB port25No
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120047%
Total Not Requested137553%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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