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Nissan Altima vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,795

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $2,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,844

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $1,657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaSorento
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $26,550 $25,345
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $24,976 $23,600
Premium Package 2,460      
6-speed shiftable CVT 500      
Floor mats 175 175 110  
Sunroof 850   850  
Stability control   600    
Technology Package   2,000    
Rear spoiler   370   200
Connection Package     3,100  
Convenience Package     1,300  
Luxury Package       1,500
Premium Package 2,134      
6-speed shiftable CVT 463      
Floor mats 134 134 84  
Sunroof 738   738  
Stability control   520    
Technology Package   1,735    
Rear spoiler   295   154
Connection Package     2,689  
Convenience Package     1,127  
Luxury Package       1,340
Options (change) 3,985 3,145 5,360 1,700
Options (change) 3,469 2,684 4,638 1,494
Destination 695 695 695 750
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,350 0
Total Price $29,860 $33,220 $30,255 $27,795
Total Invoice $27,501 $30,600 $27,959 $25,844

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,425
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaSorento
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6158hp I4 H262hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVTT5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9264, 9280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16215/60-16245/70-16
Total Price$29,860$33,220$30,255$27,795
Adjustments for Features-1,140-1,9650-880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,720$31,255$30,255$26,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,535$1,535$0
Total Invoice$27,501$30,600$27,959$25,844
Adjustments for Features-1,050-1,8100-818
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,451$28,790$27,959$25,026
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,339$1,508$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaSorento
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rearview camera $200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net   $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Roof rack   $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 $100 
Rear wiper   $175
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear bumper protector   $40
Skid plates   $150
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Tow hook(s), rear   $25
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Navigation system $600  
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Traffic information $25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter   $25
Barometer   $25
Compass$0 $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$4,280$5,105$3,140$4,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,140$1,965$0$880
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,050-1,8100-818

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20092009
ModelAltimaSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in106.7 in
Length189.8 in180.7 in
Width70.7 in73.3 in
Height57.9 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,146 lb.4,084 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.366.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested275062%
Total Not Requested170038%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested925100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Connection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested162557%
Total Not Requested122543%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested105599%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested1975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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