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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $17,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $15,943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelArmadaOptima
TrimPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,780 $26,500
Base Invoice $47,119 $24,760
Floor mats 210  
Premium Package   2,950
Navigation system   1,400
Limited Package   3,300
Floor mats 161  
Premium Package   2,635
Navigation system   1,250
Limited Package   2,937
Options (change) 210 7,650
Options (change) 161 6,822
Destination 995 750
Total Price $51,985 $34,900
Total Invoice $48,275 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,101
Model Year20152012
ModelArmadaOptima
TrimPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine317hp V8274hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/60-20225/45-18
Total Price$51,985$34,900
Adjustments for Features-3,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,925$34,900
Total Invoice$48,275$32,332
Adjustments for Features-2,8420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,433$32,332

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Features Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152012
ModelArmadaOptima
TrimPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$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
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
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
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 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Speaker lights $100
Transmission temperature gauge$75 
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,885$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8420

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152012
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 SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested87529%
Total Not Requested213071%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

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