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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: $33,950

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $5,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,793

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $4,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020142014
ModelMaximaOptimaOptima
TrimSVSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,410 $27,500 $35,300
Base Invoice $30,600 $25,763 $32,963
Tech Package 1,850    
Premium Package 3,230 3,300  
Rear spoiler 370    
Technology Package   2,300  
Cargo net   50 50
Tech Package 1,605    
Premium Package 2,801 3,059  
Rear spoiler 292    
Technology Package   2,129  
Cargo net   42 42
Options (change) 5,450 5,650 50
Options (change) 4,698 5,230 42
Destination 750 800 800
Total Price $39,610 $33,950 $36,150
Total Invoice $36,048 $31,793 $33,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,421
Model Year201020142014
ModelMaximaOptimaOptima
TrimSVSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG20/31 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$39,610$33,950$36,150
Adjustments for Features0-1,245-2,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,610$32,705$33,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850
Total Invoice$36,048$31,793$33,805
Adjustments for Features0-1,166-2,427
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,048$30,627$31,378
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$751

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201020142014
ModelMaximaOptimaOptima
TrimSVSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals $75$75
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,380$4,625$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,245$2,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,166-2,427

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102014
ModelMaximaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.0 in
Length190.6 in190.7 in
Width73.2 in72.1 in
Height57.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.3 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

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested184074%
Total Not Requested63026%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested202562%
Total Not Requested125038%

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