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Nissan Armada vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Armada vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,270

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $23,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelArmadaOptima
TrimPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,690 $30,500
Floor mats 310  
Technology Package   3,000
Limited Package   2,100
Universal garage door opener   350
Remote start   425
Floor mats 0  
Technology Package   2,727
Limited Package   1,925
Universal garage door opener   291
Remote start   353
Options (change) 310 5,875
Options (change) 0 5,296
Destination 1,295 895
Total Price $60,295 $37,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Armada Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,372
Model Year20182018
ModelArmadaOptima
TrimPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine390hp V8245hp I4
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/60-20235/45-18
Total Price$60,295$37,270
Adjustments for Features-4,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,815$37,270

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Features Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelArmadaOptima
TrimPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Rear camera mirror$200 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Transmission temperature gauge$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$11,955$7,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-960

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Armada vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelArmadaOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in110.4 in
Length208.9 in191.1 in
Width79.9 in73.2 in
Height75.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight5,577 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.8 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.4 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom36.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room60.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.5 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		49.9 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		95.4 ft315.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Armada vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested207567%
Total Not Requested100033%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

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