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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: $31,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,725

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,233

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013
ModelAltimaOptima
Trim3.5 SLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,690 $26,800
Base Invoice $30,453 $25,040
Rear spoiler 405  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350  
Premium Package   2,950
Navigation system   1,400
Rear spoiler 344  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 276  
Premium Package   2,635
Navigation system   1,250
Options (change) 755 4,350
Options (change) 620 3,885
Destination 885 800
Total Price $34,330 $31,950
Total Invoice $31,958 $29,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,777
Model Year20172013
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$34,330$31,950
Adjustments for Features-4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,840$31,950
Total Invoice$31,958$29,725
Adjustments for Features-4560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,502$29,725

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172013
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 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,915$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4560

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172013
ModelAltimaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.0 in
Length191.9 in190.7 in
Width72.0 in72.1 in
Height57.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,412 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
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0Yes
Total Requested62521%
Total Not Requested240579%

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