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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: $33,900

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $3,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820142014
ModelAltimaOptimaOptima
Trim3.5 SLSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,510 $27,500 $35,300
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375    
Rear spoiler 405    
Technology Package   2,300  
Premium Package   3,300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0    
Rear spoiler 344    
Technology Package   2,129  
Premium Package   3,059  
Options (change) 780 5,600 0
Options (change) 344 5,188 0
Destination 885 800 800
Total Price $37,175 $33,900 $36,100

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX Turbo
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,534
Model Year201820142014
ModelAltimaOptimaOptima
Trim3.5 SLSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG20/31 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$37,175$33,900$36,100
Adjustments for Features-3650-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,810$33,900$34,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820142014
ModelAltimaOptimaOptima
Trim3.5 SLSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
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$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Predictive forward collision warning$250  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
HD radio $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,590$5,225$6,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$365$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-120-1,263

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182014
ModelAltimaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.0 in
Length191.9 in190.7 in
Width72.0 in72.1 in
Height57.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,412 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.3 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 Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
HD radio50No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested67521%
Total Not Requested260079%

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