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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $28,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $25,669

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelArmadaOptima
TrimPlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,220 $20,690
Base Invoice $47,525 $19,255
Floor mats 230  
Convenience Package   970
Premium Package   1,300
Navigation system   1,200
Floor mats 179  
Convenience Package   865
Premium Package   1,160
Navigation system   1,075
Options (change) 230 3,470
Options (change) 179 3,100
Destination 995 675
Total Price $53,445 $24,835
Total Invoice $48,699 $23,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,327
Model Year20122009
ModelArmadaOptima
TrimPlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine317hp V8175hp I4
TransmissionA5T5
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 12360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/60-20215/50-17
Total Price$53,445$24,835
Adjustments for Features-6,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,485$24,835
Total Invoice$48,699$23,030
Adjustments for Features-6,3420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,357$23,030

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Features Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122009
ModelArmadaOptima
TrimPlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Transmission temperature gauge$75 
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Total Value of Features$9,460$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,3420

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122009
ModelArmadaOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase123.2 in107.1 in
Length207.7 in189.0 in
Width79.3 in71.1 in
Height77.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight5,303 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.0 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 Room65.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.8 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		56.7 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		97.1 ft315.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested52550%
Total Not Requested52550%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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