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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: $22,165

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,626

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelMaximaMaximaOptima
TrimSESLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $19,100
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $17,605
Sensory Package 2,350    
Floor mats 160 160 85
Rear spoiler 270   220
Sunroof 900 900  
Leather Package     1,000
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795
CD changer, remote     375
Sensory Package 2,039    
Floor mats 121 121 65
Rear spoiler 207   169
Sunroof 780 780  
Leather Package     890
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710
CD changer, remote     288
Options (change) 3,680 1,060 2,475
Options (change) 3,147 901 2,122
Destination 605 605 590
Total Price $32,185 $31,665 $22,165
Total Invoice $29,263 $28,943 $20,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,305
Model Year200620062006
ModelMaximaMaximaOptima
TrimSESLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17205/60-15
Total Price$32,185$31,665$22,165
Adjustments for Features-1,645-1,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,540$30,220$22,165
Cost Above Minimum$320$0$0
Total Invoice$29,263$28,943$20,317
Adjustments for Features-1,496-1,3210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,767$27,622$20,317
Cost Above Minimum$145$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620062006
ModelMaximaMaximaOptima
TrimSESLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,220$3,020$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,645$1,445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,496-1,3210

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062006
ModelMaximaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in106.3 in
Length193.5 in185.8 in
Width71.7 in71.5 in
Height58.3 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft313.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested132571%
Total Not Requested55029%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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