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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: $29,600

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $5,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,535

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $4,717

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011
ModelMaximaMaximaOptima
TrimSESLEX Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $24,700
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $23,080
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Sunroof 900 900  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Floor mats 160 160  
Stability control 600 600  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Technology Package     2,000
Premium Package     2,150
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Sunroof 780 780  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Floor mats 121 121  
Stability control 520 520  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Technology Package     1,785
Premium Package     1,920
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 4,150
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 3,705
Destination 605 605 750
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $29,600
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $27,535

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,233
Model Year200620062011
ModelMaximaMaximaOptima
TrimSESLEX Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$36,095$35,495$29,600
Adjustments for Features-2000-555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$29,045
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$27,535
Adjustments for Features-1810-516
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,486$32,252$27,019
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620062011
ModelMaximaMaximaOptima
TrimSESLEX Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
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 
Speaker lights  $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,770$3,570$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$555
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-516

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062011
ModelMaximaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in110.0 in
Length193.5 in190.7 in
Width71.7 in72.1 in
Height58.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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 Requested177562%
Total Not Requested107538%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested45058%
Total Not Requested32542%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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
Total Requested70029%
Total Not Requested170071%

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