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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: $31,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelAltimaOptima
Trim3.5 SLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,350 $26,500
Base Invoice $30,138 $24,760
Floor mats 135  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350  
Rear spoiler 405  
Navigation system   1,400
Premium Package   2,950
Floor mats 106  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266  
Rear spoiler 344  
Navigation system   1,250
Premium Package   2,635
Options (change) 890 4,350
Options (change) 716 3,885
Destination 825 750
Total Price $34,065 $31,600
Total Invoice $31,679 $29,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,131
Model Year20152012
ModelAltimaOptima
Trim3.5 SLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,065$31,600
Adjustments for Features0-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,065$30,690
Total Invoice$31,679$29,395
Adjustments for Features0-847
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,679$28,548

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152012
ModelAltimaOptima
Trim3.5 SLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,340$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-847

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152012
ModelAltimaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.0 in
Length191.5 in190.7 in
Width72.0 in72.1 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested62521%
Total Not Requested238079%

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