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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: $22,135

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $17,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,560

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $15,138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062007
ModelArmadaArmadaArmadaOptima
TrimSESE Off-RoadLEEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,700 $41,000 $40,000 $19,395
Base Invoice $31,548 $37,275 $36,366 $18,045
Sunroof Package 3,750 1,400    
Interior air filter 50 50 50  
Floor mats 210 210 210  
Sunroof     1,000 800
Convenience Package       700
Leather seating surfaces       600
Sunroof Package 3,253 1,214    
Interior air filter 37 37 37  
Floor mats 155 155 155  
Sunroof     867 715
Convenience Package       625
Leather seating surfaces       535
Options (change) 4,010 1,660 1,260 2,100
Options (change) 3,445 1,406 1,059 1,875
Destination 705 705 705 640
Total Price $39,415 $43,365 $41,965 $22,135
Total Invoice $35,698 $39,386 $38,130 $20,560

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,633
Model Year2006200620062007
ModelArmadaArmadaArmadaOptima
TrimSESE Off-RoadLEEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V8305hp V8305hp V8161hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5T5
DrivetrainRWD4WD w/4LRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10265, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-18285/70-17265/70-18205/60-16
Total Price$39,415$43,365$41,965$22,135
Adjustments for Features-3,870-7,070-5,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,545$36,295$36,270$22,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$725$0
Total Invoice$35,698$39,386$38,130$20,560
Adjustments for Features-3,505-6,421-5,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,193$32,965$32,955$20,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$772$762$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2006200620062007
ModelArmadaArmadaArmadaOptima
TrimSESE Off-RoadLEEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0 $0 
4WD w/low range $2200  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400$400 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300 
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100$100 
Removable second-row console  $200 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Running boards$350$350$350 
Skid plates $150  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
Cassette player   $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125$125
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Transmission temperature gauge $75$75 
Trip computer   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires $0  
Total Value of Features$6,570$9,770$8,395$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,870$7,070$5,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,505-6,421-5,1750

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062007
ModelArmadaOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase123.2 in107.1 in
Length206.9 in186.4 in
Width78.8 in71.1 in
Height77.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight5,252 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in37.8 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room63.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.0 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
56.7 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
97.1 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Armada SE

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power liftgate350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bose, 265W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested225071%
Total Not Requested90029%

Option Package Details
Nissan Armada SE Off-Road

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested42565%
Total Not Requested22535%

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