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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: $10,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelMaximaOptima
TrimSVEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,410 $19,895
Base Invoice $30,600 $18,510
Cold Package 400  
Floor mats 180  
Rear spoiler 370 200
Stability control   650
Convenience Package   700
Appearance Package   700
Premium Package   1,300
Cold Package 347  
Floor mats 135  
Rear spoiler 292 160
Stability control   580
Convenience Package   625
Appearance Package   625
Premium Package   1,160
Options (change) 950 3,550
Options (change) 774 3,150
Destination 750 675
Total Price $35,110 $24,120
Total Invoice $32,124 $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: $10,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,984
Model Year20102008
ModelMaximaOptima
TrimSVEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6162hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/50-17
Total Price$35,110$24,120
Adjustments for Features-8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,230$24,120
Total Invoice$32,124$22,335
Adjustments for Features-8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,319$22,335

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102008
ModelMaximaOptima
TrimSVEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,355$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8050

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102008
ModelMaximaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.1 in
Length190.6 in186.4 in
Width73.2 in71.1 in
Height57.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft314.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
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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