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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172008
ModelAltimaAltimaOptima
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,570 $32,690 $19,895
Base Invoice $26,621 $30,453 $18,510
Floor mats 225 225  
Rear spoiler 405 405 200
Sunroof 800    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350  
Stability control     650
Convenience Package     700
Appearance Package     700
Premium Package     1,300
Floor mats 175 175  
Rear spoiler 344 344 160
Sunroof 708    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 276 276  
Stability control     580
Convenience Package     625
Appearance Package     625
Premium Package     1,160
Options (change) 1,780 980 3,550
Options (change) 1,503 795 3,150
Destination 885 885 675
Total Price $31,235 $34,555 $24,120
Total Invoice $29,009 $32,133 $22,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,323
Model Year201720172008
ModelAltimaAltimaOptima
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4270hp V6162hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18215/50-17
Total Price$31,235$34,555$24,120
Adjustments for Features-1,455-3,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,780$31,025$24,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,245$0
Total Invoice$29,009$32,133$22,335
Adjustments for Features-1,351-3,2830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,658$28,850$22,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,192$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201720172008
ModelAltimaAltimaOptima
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$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$3,355$5,430$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,455$3,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,351-3,2830

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172008
ModelAltimaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.1 in
Length191.9 in186.4 in
Width72.0 in71.1 in
Height57.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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