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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: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
ModelMaximaMaximaOptima
TrimSESLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $20,995
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $19,620
Satellite radio 350 350  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Floor mats 160 160  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,200
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Premium Package     2,200
Satellite radio 304 304  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Floor mats 121 121  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 1,075
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Premium Package     1,960
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 3,400
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 3,035
Destination 605 605 695
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $25,090
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $23,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,566
Model Year200620062010
ModelMaximaMaximaOptima
TrimSESLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6175hp 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)245/45-18225/55-17215/50-17
Total Price$36,095$35,495$25,090
Adjustments for Features-1,670-1,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,425$34,025$25,090
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$23,350
Adjustments for Features-1,511-1,3360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,156$30,916$23,350
Cost Above Minimum$240$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620062010
ModelMaximaMaximaOptima
TrimSESLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
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  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,545$3,345$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,670$1,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,511-1,3360

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062010
ModelMaximaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in107.1 in
Length193.5 in189.0 in
Width71.7 in71.1 in
Height58.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested132546%
Total Not Requested152554%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested775100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

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