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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: $30,845

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $16,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,025

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,177

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015201520152015
ModelArmadaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLEEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,000 $24,190 $32,150 $25,790 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $38,234 $22,801 $29,815 $24,133 $25,920 $33,140
Preferred Package 1,000          
Technology Package 2,400 2,400 2,350   2,400  
RWD 0          
Tow Package 350          
Cargo net 30 50 50 50 50 50
Cargo tray 50 80 80 80 80 80
Sunroof 1,000          
Premium Package   3,300     3,300  
Premium Tech Package       4,600    
Preferred Package 867          
Technology Package 2,082 2,230 2,185   2,230  
RWD 0          
Tow Package 304          
Cargo net 23 42 42 42 42 42
Cargo tray 45 67 67 67 67 67
Sunroof 867          
Premium Package   3,060     3,060  
Premium Tech Package       4,270    
Options (change) 4,830 5,830 2,480 4,730 5,830 130
Options (change) 4,188 5,399 2,294 4,379 5,399 109
Destination 780 825 825 825 825 825
Total Price $47,610 $30,845 $35,455 $31,345 $34,355 $36,455
Total Invoice $43,202 $29,025 $32,934 $29,337 $32,144 $34,074

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,527
Model Year200820152015201520152015
ModelArmadaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLEEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine317hp V8192hp I4159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10?, 8550, 12?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/60-20215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$47,610$30,845$35,455$31,345$34,355$36,455
Adjustments for Features-2,9200-950-275-975-2,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,690$30,845$34,505$31,070$33,380$34,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,660$225$2,535$3,285
Total Invoice$43,202$29,025$32,934$29,337$32,144$34,074
Adjustments for Features-2,6500-882-257-912-2,173
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,552$29,025$32,052$29,080$31,232$31,901
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,027$55$2,207$2,876

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Features Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820152015201520152015
ModelArmadaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLEEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125     
Power liftgate$350     
Power-adjustable pedals$125     
Remote window/roof operation$15     
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
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Full-size spare tire$225     
Obstacle detection, front$150     
Rollover sensor$50     
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500     
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Class IV trailer hitch$300     
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150     
Overhead console storage compartments$100     
Rear seat pass-through  $100   
Roof rack$300     
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150     
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150     
Rear HVAC unit$400     
Rear wiper$175     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$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
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40     
Rear spoiler  $200  $200
Running boards$350     
Sunroof$900     
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Media drive$15     
Rear seat audio controls$25     
SD Card slot$25     
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Detailed driving style feedback  $100   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Speaker lights $100$100$100$100$100
Transmission temperature gauge$75     
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300
Folding passenger seat$150     
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power-folding third row seats$1000     
Wood trim     $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200     
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     $850
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,945$6,025$6,975$6,300$7,000$8,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,920$0$950$275$975$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6500-882-257-912-2,173

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082015
ModelArmadaOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase123.2 in110.0 in
Length207.7 in190.7 in
Width79.3 in72.1 in
Height77.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight5,303 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in34.7 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
56.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
97.1 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Armada LE

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested57566%
Total Not Requested30034%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Power-folding third row seats400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95068%
Total Not Requested44032%
Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
3.36 axle ratioNo
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Transmission temperature gauge75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested525100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested85025%
Total Not Requested252575%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested97576%
Total Not Requested30024%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested150086%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested172538%
Total Not Requested282562%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested75023%
Total Not Requested252577%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested97576%
Total Not Requested30024%

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