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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: $31,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,725

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,957

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelMaximaOptima
TrimSVSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,860 $26,800
Base Invoice $30,097 $25,040
Premium Package 3,450 2,950
Tech Package 1,850  
Rear spoiler 370  
Navigation system   1,400
Premium Package 2,993 2,635
Tech Package 1,605  
Rear spoiler 292  
Navigation system   1,250
Options (change) 5,670 4,350
Options (change) 4,890 3,885
Destination 695 800
Total Price $39,225 $31,950
Total Invoice $35,682 $29,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,780
Model Year20092013
ModelMaximaOptima
TrimSVSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$39,225$31,950
Adjustments for Features-1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,030$31,950
Total Invoice$35,682$29,725
Adjustments for Features-1770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,505$29,725

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092013
ModelMaximaOptima
TrimSVSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,595$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1770

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092013
ModelMaximaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.0 in
Length190.6 in190.7 in
Width73.2 in72.1 in
Height57.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
USB port25Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested200073%
Total Not Requested74027%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115095%
Total Not Requested655%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested200066%
Total Not Requested103034%

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