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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: $37,335

Kia Optima SX Limited   
Difference: $16,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,667

Kia Optima SX Limited   
Difference: $14,032

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelArmadaOptima
TrimPlatinumSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,220 $36,090
Base Invoice $47,525 $33,481
Floor mats 230  
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats 179  
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 230 350
Options (change) 179 291
Destination 995 895
Total Price $53,445 $37,335
Total Invoice $48,699 $34,667

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,151
Model Year20122017
ModelArmadaOptima
TrimPlatinumSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine317hp V8245hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 12630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/60-20235/45-18
Total Price$53,445$37,335
Adjustments for Features0-1,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,445$36,130
Total Invoice$48,699$34,667
Adjustments for Features0-1,119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,699$33,548

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Features Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122017
ModelArmadaOptima
TrimPlatinumSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $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
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Transmission temperature gauge$75 
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,785$10,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,119

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122017
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
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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