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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: $31,610

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,404

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520172017
ModelAltimaOptimaOptima
Trim3.5 SLSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,350 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $30,138 $25,023 $33,481
Rear spoiler 405    
Cargo mat 75    
Floor mats 135    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350    
Universal garage door opener   350 350
SX Base Package   3,085  
Remote start   425 425
Rear spoiler 344    
Cargo mat 53    
Floor mats 106    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266    
Universal garage door opener   291 291
SX Base Package   2,842  
Remote start   353 353
Options (change) 965 3,860 775
Options (change) 769 3,486 644
Destination 825 895 895
Total Price $34,140 $31,610 $37,760
Total Invoice $31,732 $29,404 $35,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,128
Model Year201520172017
ModelAltimaOptimaOptima
Trim3.5 SLSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,140$31,610$37,760
Adjustments for Features0-860-6,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,140$30,750$31,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$31,732$29,404$35,020
Adjustments for Features0-800-6,061
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,732$28,604$28,959
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$355

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201520172017
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 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
Apple CarPlay 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
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
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 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,815$4,675$10,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$860$6,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-800-6,061

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152017
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
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested122547%
Total Not Requested137553%

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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