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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: $31,190

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,048

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,204

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Model Year2006200620162016
ModelMaximaMaximaOptimaOptima
TrimSESLSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $27,865 $33,435
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800    
Mud guards 130 130    
Floor mats 160 160    
Xenon HID headlights 150 150    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Sunroof 900 900    
Satellite radio 350 350    
Stability control 600 600    
Cargo net     50 50
Universal garage door opener     350 350
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694    
Mud guards 99 99    
Floor mats 121 121    
Xenon HID headlights 131 131    
Navigation system 1,561 1,561    
Sunroof 780 780    
Satellite radio 304 304    
Stability control 520 520    
Cargo net     42 42
Universal garage door opener     291 291
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 400 400
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 333 333
Destination 605 605 850 850
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $31,190 $37,290
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $29,048 $34,618

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,469
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelMaximaMaximaOptimaOptima
TrimSESLSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,095$35,495$31,190$37,290
Adjustments for Features-2000-285-5,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$30,905$32,055
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$29,048$34,618
Adjustments for Features-1810-265-4,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,486$32,252$28,783$29,758
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0$975

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2006200620162016
ModelMaximaMaximaOptimaOptima
TrimSESLSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Proximity key  $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera  $200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Cassette player$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Heated front row armrests  $100$100
Heated front seats$200$200  
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,265$4,065$4,350$9,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$285$5,235
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-265-4,860

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062016
ModelMaximaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in110.4 in
Length193.5 in191.1 in
Width71.7 in73.2 in
Height58.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.9 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 wheel100Yes
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 seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested182564%
Total Not Requested102536%

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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested50065%
Total Not Requested27535%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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