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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: $30,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,266

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,271

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017201720172017
ModelArmadaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLEEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,000 $25,440 $30,990 $35,210 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $36,366 $23,755 $28,752 $32,743 $25,023 $33,481
Technology Package 3,400          
Satellite radio 350          
Interior air filter 50          
Cargo net 30 50 50 50 50 50
Floor mats 210          
Premium Package   3,600        
Universal garage door opener   350 350 350 350 350
Cargo mat     95 95    
Launch Edition         2,900  
SX Base Package         3,085  
Technology Package 2,949          
Satellite radio 303          
Interior air filter 37          
Cargo net 22 42 42 42 42 42
Floor mats 155          
Premium Package   3,283        
Universal garage door opener   291 291 291 291 291
Cargo mat     78 78    
Launch Edition         2,665  
SX Base Package         2,842  
Options (change) 4,040 4,000 495 495 6,385 400
Options (change) 3,466 3,616 411 411 5,840 333
Destination 705 895 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,919 0 0
Total Price $44,745 $30,335 $32,380 $31,681 $34,135 $37,385
Total Invoice $40,537 $28,266 $30,058 $29,130 $31,758 $34,709

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,724
Model Year200620172017201720172017
ModelArmadaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLEEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V8185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10?, 6630, 10630, 10630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-18215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$44,745$30,335$32,380$31,681$34,135$37,385
Adjustments for Features-4,305-2,525-3000-4,350-6,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,440$27,810$32,080$31,681$29,785$30,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,270$3,871$1,975$2,950
Total Invoice$40,537$28,266$30,058$29,130$31,758$34,709
Adjustments for Features-3,900-2,353-2780-4,047-6,151
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,637$25,913$29,780$29,130$27,711$28,558
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,867$3,217$1,798$2,645

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Features Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620172017201720172017
ModelArmadaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLEEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0     
FWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125     
Power liftgate$350     
Power-adjustable pedals$125     
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125$125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15     
Sunshades, second row    $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25$25
Around view cameras     $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
Blind spot warning system $200  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  $100$100
Forward collision warning     $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning     $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500     
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300     
Overhead console storage compartments$100     
Removable second-row console$200     
Roof rack$300     
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150     
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150     
Rear HVAC unit$400     
Rear wiper$175     
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack   $0  
3.3 kW onboard charger   $0  
Automatic start / stop  $150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0  
Body kit  $0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Running boards$350     
Sunroof$900     
Tow hook(s), front$40     
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325     
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50     
Rear seat audio controls$25     
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100
Wireless charging station     $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75     
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100  
Fog lights$125     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25  
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Transmission temperature gauge$75     
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  $300$300
Folding passenger seat$150     
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300
Folding third row seats$600     
Heated second row seats     $200
Interior trim, special color    $0 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200     
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels    $350 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,030$7,250$5,025$4,725$9,075$11,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,305$2,525$300$0$4,350$6,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,900-2,353-2780-4,047-6,151

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062017
ModelArmadaOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase123.2 in110.4 in
Length206.9 in191.1 in
Width78.8 in73.2 in
Height77.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight5,252 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in35.6 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
56.7 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
97.1 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Armada LE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested125035%
Total Not Requested232565%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Launch Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Interior trim, special color0No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested50015%
Total Not Requested275085%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested75029%
Total Not Requested185071%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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