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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: $25,840

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072009
ModelMaximaMaximaOptima
TrimSESLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,050 $30,150 $20,690
Base Invoice $25,648 $27,575 $19,255
Floor mats 170 170  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Driver Preferred Package 3,600 1,000  
Mud guards 140 140  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,200
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Premium Package     1,300
Convenience Package     970
2.7L V6     1,005
Floor mats 127 127  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Driver Preferred Package 3,122 867  
Mud guards 105 105  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 1,075
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Premium Package     1,160
Convenience Package     865
2.7L V6     840
Options (change) 7,710 5,110 4,475
Options (change) 6,650 4,395 3,940
Destination 625 625 675
Total Price $36,385 $35,885 $25,840
Total Invoice $32,923 $32,595 $23,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,858
Model Year200720072009
ModelMaximaMaximaOptima
TrimSESLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6194hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17215/50-17
Total Price$36,385$35,885$25,840
Adjustments for Features-2,355-2,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,030$33,830$25,840
Cost Above Minimum$200$0$0
Total Invoice$32,923$32,595$23,870
Adjustments for Features-2,131-1,8670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,792$30,728$23,870
Cost Above Minimum$64$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200720072009
ModelMaximaMaximaOptima
TrimSESLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
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 
Aluminum trim$100  
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$4,130$3,830$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,355$2,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,131-1,8670

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072009
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 Weight3,579 lb.3,294 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
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
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
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested137547%
Total Not Requested157553%

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
Obstacle detection, rear250No
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 Requested1025100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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