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Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,220

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,688

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelMaximaOptima
TrimPlatinumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,940 $30,500
Base Invoice $38,212 $28,380
Floor mats 300  
Rear spoiler 405  
Technology Package   3,000
Cargo net   50
Universal garage door opener   350
Remote start   425
Floor mats 234  
Rear spoiler 344  
Technology Package   2,727
Cargo net   42
Universal garage door opener   291
Remote start   353
Options (change) 705 3,825
Options (change) 578 3,413
Destination 885 895
Total Price $42,530 $35,220
Total Invoice $39,675 $32,688

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,926
Model Year20182018
ModelMaximaOptima
TrimPlatinumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$42,530$35,220
Adjustments for Features-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,465$35,220
Total Invoice$39,675$32,688
Adjustments for Features-610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,614$32,688

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelMaximaOptima
TrimPlatinumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,790$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$65$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-610

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelMaximaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.4 in
Length192.8 in191.1 in
Width73.2 in73.2 in
Height56.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested142546%
Total Not Requested165054%

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