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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: $32,805

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $1,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,050

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $1,701

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelAltimaOptimaOptima
Trim3.5 SRSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $27,500 $35,300
Base Invoice $23,697 $25,763 $32,963
Sport Package 2,370    
Premium Package 2,130 3,300  
Technology Package 1,780 2,300  
Door sill trim plates 175    
Sport Package 2,056    
Premium Package 1,848 3,059  
Technology Package 1,543 2,129  
Door sill trim plates 126    
Options (change) 6,455 5,600 0
Options (change) 5,573 5,188 0
Destination 780 800 800
Total Price $32,805 $33,900 $36,100
Total Invoice $30,050 $31,751 $33,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $706
Model Year201220142014
ModelAltimaOptimaOptima
Trim3.5 SRSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/31 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$32,805$33,900$36,100
Adjustments for Features0-2,570-3,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,805$31,330$32,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850
Total Invoice$30,050$31,751$33,763
Adjustments for Features0-2,407-3,666
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,050$29,344$30,097
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$753

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220142014
ModelAltimaOptimaOptima
Trim3.5 SRSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,080$5,650$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,570$3,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,407-3,666

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122014
ModelAltimaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.0 in
Length190.7 in190.7 in
Width70.7 in72.1 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,357 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.3 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 3.5 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Surround sound250No
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
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested42513%
Total Not Requested285087%

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