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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: $27,700

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $23,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,755

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $21,394

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201120112011
ModelArmadaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimPlatinumEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,960 $22,700 $24,700 $26,500
Base Invoice $45,993 $21,210 $23,080 $24,760
Floor mats 210      
Technology Package   2,000 2,000  
Premium Package   2,250 2,150  
Premium Technology Package       5,000
Floor mats 161      
Technology Package   1,785 1,785  
Premium Package   2,010 1,920  
Premium Technology Package       4,465
Options (change) 210 4,250 4,150 5,000
Options (change) 161 3,795 3,705 4,465
Destination 995 750 750 750
Total Price $51,165 $27,700 $29,600 $32,250
Total Invoice $47,149 $25,755 $27,535 $29,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,663
Model Year2014201120112011
ModelArmadaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimPlatinumEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine317hp V8200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 12550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/60-20215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$51,165$27,700$29,600$32,250
Adjustments for Features-5,285-1500-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,880$27,550$29,600$31,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050$3,925
Total Invoice$47,149$25,755$27,535$29,975
Adjustments for Features-4,870-1390-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,279$25,616$27,535$29,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,919$3,639

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Features Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2014201120112011
ModelArmadaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimPlatinumEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $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 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350   
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200   
Media drive$15   
SD Card slot$25   
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Transmission temperature gauge$75   
Trip computer $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats$1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600   
Total Value of Features$10,035$4,900$4,750$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,285$150$0$775
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,870-1390-720

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142011
ModelArmadaOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase123.2 in110.0 in
Length207.7 in190.7 in
Width79.3 in72.1 in
Height77.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight5,303 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.0 in57.2 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
Kia Optima EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested70029%
Total Not Requested170071%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested70029%
Total Not Requested170071%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Compass0No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested255044%
Total Not Requested330056%

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