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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: $35,300

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,975

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $673

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelMaximaOptima
TrimSESX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $26,800
Base Invoice $25,511 $25,040
Driver Preferred Package 3,500  
Mud guards 130  
Xenon HID headlights 150  
Stability control 600  
Sunroof 900  
Satellite radio 350  
Navigation system 1,800 1,400
Polished alloy wheels 1,550  
Premium Package   2,950
Limited Package   3,350
Driver Preferred Package 3,035  
Mud guards 99  
Xenon HID headlights 131  
Stability control 520  
Sunroof 780  
Satellite radio 304  
Navigation system 1,561 1,250
Polished alloy wheels 1,102  
Premium Package   2,635
Limited Package   3,250
Options (change) 8,980 7,700
Options (change) 7,532 7,135
Destination 605 800
Total Price $37,485 $35,300
Total Invoice $33,648 $32,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,373
Model Year20062013
ModelMaximaOptima
TrimSESX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$37,485$35,300
Adjustments for Features0-1,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,485$33,480
Total Invoice$33,648$32,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,648$31,275

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062013
ModelMaximaOptima
TrimSESX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Rearview camera $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Speaker lights $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,230$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,700

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062013
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 spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 Requested192568%
Total Not Requested92532%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested65021%
Total Not Requested238079%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
First-aid kit15No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested45042%
Total Not Requested61558%

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