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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelAltimaOptima
Trim2.5 SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,150 $19,100
Base Invoice $26,232 $17,605
Bodyside moldings 205  
Floor mats 135 85
Rear spoiler 405 220
Sunroof 800  
Leather Package   1,000
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
Bodyside moldings 185  
Floor mats 106 65
Rear spoiler 344 169
Sunroof 702  
Leather Package   890
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
Options (change) 1,545 2,100
Options (change) 1,337 1,834
Destination 825 590
Total Price $30,520 $21,790
Total Invoice $28,394 $20,029

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,327
Model Year20152006
ModelAltimaOptima
Trim2.5 SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVTT4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/60-15
Total Price$30,520$21,790
Adjustments for Features-3,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,255$21,790
Total Invoice$28,394$20,029
Adjustments for Features-3,0380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,356$20,029

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152006
ModelAltimaOptima
Trim2.5 SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,765$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0380

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152006
ModelAltimaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length191.5 in185.8 in
Width72.0 in71.5 in
Height57.9 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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