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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelMaximaMaximaOptima
TrimSESLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $19,895
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $18,510
Sensory Package 2,550    
Floor mats 175 175  
Sunroof 900 900  
Rear spoiler   370 200
Stability control     650
Convenience Package     700
Appearance Package     700
Premium Package     1,300
Sensory Package 2,213    
Floor mats 131 131  
Sunroof 780 780  
Rear spoiler   291 160
Stability control     580
Convenience Package     625
Appearance Package     625
Premium Package     1,160
Options (change) 3,625 1,445 3,550
Options (change) 3,124 1,202 3,150
Destination 695 695 675
Total Price $32,950 $33,020 $24,120
Total Invoice $30,048 $30,183 $22,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,503
Model Year200820082008
ModelMaximaMaximaOptima
TrimSESLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6162hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T5
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$32,950$33,020$24,120
Adjustments for Features-230-1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,720$32,890$24,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0
Total Invoice$30,048$30,183$22,335
Adjustments for Features-210-1190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,838$30,064$22,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$226$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820082008
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 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control  $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,005$1,905$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$230$130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-210-1190

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082008
ModelMaximaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in107.1 in
Length193.5 in186.4 in
Width71.7 in71.1 in
Height58.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.0 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 ft314.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200No
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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