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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: $5,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112010
ModelAltimaAltimaOptima
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,270 $25,110 $20,995
Base Invoice $24,424 $23,272 $19,620
Technology Package 1,780 1,780  
Fog lights 310    
Rear spoiler 370    
Premium Audio Package 1,240    
Floor mats 175 175  
Door sill trim plates 170 170  
Premium Package   2,380 2,200
Sport Package   2,370  
Navigation system     1,200
Technology Package 1,543 1,543  
Fog lights 251    
Rear spoiler 295    
Premium Audio Package 1,075    
Floor mats 134 134  
Door sill trim plates 134 134  
Premium Package   2,064 1,960
Sport Package   2,056  
Navigation system     1,075
Options (change) 4,045 6,875 3,400
Options (change) 3,432 5,931 3,035
Destination 760 760 695
Total Price $31,075 $32,745 $25,090
Total Invoice $28,616 $29,963 $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: $5,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,442
Model Year201120112010
ModelAltimaAltimaOptima
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4270hp 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)215/60-16215/55-17215/50-17
Total Price$31,075$32,745$25,090
Adjustments for Features-895-1,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,180$31,325$25,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,145$0
Total Invoice$28,616$29,963$23,350
Adjustments for Features-824-1,2990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,792$28,664$23,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$872$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120112010
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 
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$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$2,420$2,945$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$895$1,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-824-1,2990

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112010
ModelAltimaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.1 in
Length190.7 in189.0 in
Width70.7 in71.1 in
Height57.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,181 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 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested27530%
Total Not Requested65070%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177569%
Total Not Requested80031%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested122560%
Total Not Requested82540%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%

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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