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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: $31,140

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,006

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420162016
ModelAltimaOptimaOptima
Trim3.5 SLSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,820 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $28,488 $27,865 $33,435
Floor mats 210    
Technology Package 1,090    
Rear spoiler 405    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350    
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Floor mats 159    
Technology Package 957    
Rear spoiler 344    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266    
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Options (change) 2,055 350 350
Options (change) 1,726 291 291
Destination 810 850 850
Total Price $33,685 $31,140 $37,240
Total Invoice $31,024 $29,006 $34,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,353
Model Year201420162016
ModelAltimaOptimaOptima
Trim3.5 SLSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$33,685$31,140$37,240
Adjustments for Features0-360-5,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,685$30,780$31,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$31,024$29,006$34,576
Adjustments for Features0-335-4,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,024$28,671$29,646
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$975

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201420162016
ModelAltimaOptimaOptima
Trim3.5 SLSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system$200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning$200 $200
Moving object detection, rear$25  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog lights$125  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,965$3,325$8,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$360$5,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-335-4,930

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142016
ModelAltimaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.4 in
Length191.5 in191.1 in
Width72.0 in73.2 in
Height57.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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