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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: $34,135

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $13,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,758

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $11,566

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelArmadaOptimaOptima
TrimLESXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,000 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $38,234 $25,023 $33,481
Preferred Package 1,000    
Technology Package 2,400    
RWD 0    
Tow Package 350    
Floor mats 220    
Cargo net 30 50 50
Sunroof 1,000    
Launch Edition   2,900  
SX Base Package   3,085  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Preferred Package 867    
Technology Package 2,082    
RWD 0    
Tow Package 304    
Floor mats 167    
Cargo net 23 42 42
Sunroof 867    
Launch Edition   2,665  
SX Base Package   2,842  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Options (change) 5,000 6,385 400
Options (change) 4,310 5,840 333
Destination 780 895 895
Total Price $47,780 $34,135 $37,385
Total Invoice $43,324 $31,758 $34,709

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,972
Model Year200820172017
ModelArmadaOptimaOptima
TrimLESXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine317hp V8245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/60-20235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$47,780$34,135$37,385
Adjustments for Features-6550-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,125$34,135$34,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$43,324$31,758$34,709
Adjustments for Features-5940-2,576
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,730$31,758$32,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$375

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Features Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820172017
ModelArmadaOptimaOptima
TrimLESXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards$350  
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Transmission temperature gauge$75  
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated second row seats  $200
Interior trim, special color $0 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,795$8,140$10,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$655$0$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-5940-2,576

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082017
ModelArmadaOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase123.2 in110.4 in
Length207.7 in191.1 in
Width79.3 in73.2 in
Height77.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight5,302 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.0 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 Room65.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.8 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

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 player125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Power-folding third row seats400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82559%
Total Not Requested56541%
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 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
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested50015%
Total Not Requested275085%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested112543%
Total Not Requested147557%

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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