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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: $31,800

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $800

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,550

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelAltimaOptima
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,780 $25,700
Base Invoice $25,097 $24,020
Convenience Package 1,300  
Technology Package 1,780  
Premium Package 4,230  
Floor mats 110  
Premium Technology Package   5,350
Convenience Package 1,127  
Technology Package 1,543  
Premium Package 3,669  
Floor mats 84  
Premium Technology Package   4,780
Options (change) 7,420 5,350
Options (change) 6,423 4,780
Destination 750 750
Gas Tax -2,350 0
Total Price $32,600 $31,800
Total Invoice $29,920 $29,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,688
Model Year20102012
ModelAltimaOptima
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4 H166hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)35/33 MPG34/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$32,600$31,800
Adjustments for Features0-2,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,600$29,305
Total Invoice$29,920$29,550
Adjustments for Features0-2,318
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,920$27,232

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102012
ModelAltimaOptima
TrimHybridHybrid
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 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog lights $125
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
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
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,305$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,318

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102012
ModelAltimaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.0 in
Length190.7 in190.7 in
Width70.7 in72.1 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,370 lb.3,490 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
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
Total Requested108099%
Total Not Requested151%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested65080%
Total Not Requested16520%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested315090%
Total Not Requested35010%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested267541%
Total Not Requested378059%

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