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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: $31,180

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $2,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,632

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $3,483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelAltimaAltimaSorentoSorento
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $27,950 $33,150
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $26,490 $31,125
Premium Package 2,460   3,300  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500      
Technology Package 2,000 2,000    
Floor mats 175 175 115 115
Door sill trim plates 170 170    
Stability control   600    
Rear spoiler   370    
Limited Package     2,000  
Panoramic sunroof       1,500
Premium Package 2,134   2,945  
6-speed shiftable CVT 463      
Technology Package 1,735 1,735    
Floor mats 134 134 95 95
Door sill trim plates 134 134    
Stability control   520    
Rear spoiler   295    
Limited Package     1,785  
Panoramic sunroof       1,340
Options (change) 5,305 3,315 5,415 1,615
Options (change) 4,600 2,818 4,825 1,435
Destination 695 695 800 800
Total Price $31,180 $33,390 $34,165 $35,565
Total Invoice $28,632 $30,734 $32,115 $33,360

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,065
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelAltimaAltimaSorentoSorento
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$31,180$33,390$34,165$35,565
Adjustments for Features-1000-2,670-3,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,080$33,390$31,495$32,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,310$0$735
Total Invoice$28,632$30,734$32,115$33,360
Adjustments for Features-920-2,510-3,128
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,540$30,734$29,605$30,232
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,194$0$627

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelAltimaAltimaSorentoSorento
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector   $40
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50 
Surround sound  $250$250
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150$150
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$3,780$3,680$6,350$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$2,670$3,335
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-2,510-3,128

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20092012
ModelAltimaSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length189.8 in183.9 in
Width70.7 in74.2 in
Height57.9 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,424 lb.3,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.3 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.337.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.372.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Kia Sorento specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested315071%
Total Not Requested130029%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested97583%
Total Not Requested20017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125036%
Total Not Requested220064%

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