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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: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $5,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $6,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelAltimaSorentoSorentoSorento
Trim3.5 SREX V6SX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,570 $32,100 $38,300 $41,500
Base Invoice $23,697 $30,456 $36,006 $38,987
Premium Package 2,130 2,500    
Sport Package 2,370      
Technology Package 1,780      
Floor mats 180 150    
Door sill trim plates 175      
Touring Package   2,900    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250    
Premium Package 1,848 2,305    
Sport Package 2,056      
Technology Package 1,543      
Floor mats 146 125    
Door sill trim plates 126      
Touring Package   2,703    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   208    
Options (change) 6,635 5,800 0 0
Options (change) 5,719 5,341 0 0
Destination 780 895 895 895
Total Price $32,985 $38,795 $39,195 $42,395
Total Invoice $30,196 $36,692 $36,901 $39,882

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,955
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelAltimaSorentoSorentoSorento
Trim3.5 SREX V6SX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9630, 12630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$32,985$38,795$39,195$42,395
Adjustments for Features0-4,530-5,045-6,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,985$34,265$34,150$35,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$115$0$1,525
Total Invoice$30,196$36,692$36,901$39,882
Adjustments for Features0-4,284-4,750-6,322
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,196$32,408$32,151$33,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$257$0$1,409

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelAltimaSorentoSorentoSorento
Trim3.5 SREX V6SX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250  
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive$15   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upgraded headliner (optional)  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$3,320$7,850$8,365$10,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,530$5,045$6,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,284-4,750-6,322

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122016
ModelAltimaSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in109.4 in
Length190.7 in187.4 in
Width70.7 in74.4 in
Height57.9 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,357 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in41.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.338.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior lights, additional0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Infinity, 630W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested82531%
Total Not Requested185069%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested105081%

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