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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: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062007
ModelMaximaMaximaOptima
TrimSESLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $19,395
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $18,045
Sensory Package 2,350    
Floor mats 160 160  
Rear spoiler 270   200
Sunroof 900 900 800
Convenience Package     700
Leather seating surfaces     600
Sensory Package 2,039    
Floor mats 121 121  
Rear spoiler 207   160
Sunroof 780 780 715
Convenience Package     625
Leather seating surfaces     535
Options (change) 3,680 1,060 2,300
Options (change) 3,147 901 2,035
Destination 605 605 640
Total Price $32,185 $31,665 $22,335
Total Invoice $29,263 $28,943 $20,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,885
Model Year200620062007
ModelMaximaMaximaOptima
TrimSESLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6161hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17205/60-16
Total Price$32,185$31,665$22,335
Adjustments for Features-570-3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,615$31,295$22,335
Cost Above Minimum$320$0$0
Total Invoice$29,263$28,943$20,720
Adjustments for Features-518-3380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,745$28,605$20,720
Cost Above Minimum$140$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620062007
ModelMaximaMaximaOptima
TrimSESLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400 
Brake assist$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,145$1,945$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$570$370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-518-3380

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062007
ModelMaximaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in107.1 in
Length193.5 in186.4 in
Width71.7 in71.1 in
Height58.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested152581%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

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