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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: $22,165

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelMaximaOptima
TrimSVEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,860 $19,100
Base Invoice $30,097 $17,605
Floor mats 180 85
Rear spoiler 370 220
Leather Package   1,000
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
CD changer, remote   375
Floor mats 135 65
Rear spoiler 292 169
Leather Package   890
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
CD changer, remote   288
Options (change) 550 2,475
Options (change) 427 2,122
Destination 695 590
Total Price $34,105 $22,165
Total Invoice $31,219 $20,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,838
Model Year20092006
ModelMaximaOptima
TrimSVEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/60-15
Total Price$34,105$22,165
Adjustments for Features-2,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,850$22,165
Total Invoice$31,219$20,317
Adjustments for Features-2,0640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,155$20,317

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092006
ModelMaximaOptima
TrimSVEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,830$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0640

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092006
ModelMaximaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length190.6 in185.8 in
Width73.2 in71.5 in
Height57.8 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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