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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: $9,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172006
ModelAltimaAltimaOptima
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,570 $32,690 $19,100
Base Invoice $26,621 $30,453 $17,605
Floor mats 225 225 85
Rear spoiler 405 405 220
Sunroof 800    
Leather Package     1,000
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795
Floor mats 175 175 65
Rear spoiler 344 344 169
Sunroof 708    
Leather Package     890
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710
Options (change) 1,430 630 2,100
Options (change) 1,227 519 1,834
Destination 885 885 590
Total Price $30,885 $34,205 $21,790
Total Invoice $28,733 $31,857 $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: $5,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,420
Model Year201720172006
ModelAltimaAltimaOptima
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4270hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-7T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18205/60-15
Total Price$30,885$34,205$21,790
Adjustments for Features-3,530-5,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,355$28,600$21,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,245$0
Total Invoice$28,733$31,857$20,029
Adjustments for Features-3,284-5,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,449$26,637$20,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,188$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201720172006
ModelAltimaAltimaOptima
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,755$6,830$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,530$5,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,284-5,2200

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172006
ModelAltimaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length191.9 in185.8 in
Width72.0 in71.5 in
Height57.8 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,198 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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