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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: $34,135

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,758

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020172017
ModelMaximaOptimaOptima
TrimSVSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,410 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $30,600 $25,023 $33,481
Tech Package 1,850    
Premium Package 3,230    
Floor mats 180    
Rear spoiler 370    
SX Base Package   3,085  
Launch Edition   2,900  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Cargo net   50 50
Tech Package 1,605    
Premium Package 2,801    
Floor mats 135    
Rear spoiler 292    
SX Base Package   2,842  
Launch Edition   2,665  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Cargo net   42 42
Options (change) 5,630 6,385 400
Options (change) 4,833 5,840 333
Destination 750 895 895
Total Price $39,790 $34,135 $37,385
Total Invoice $36,183 $31,758 $34,709

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,746
Model Year201020172017
ModelMaximaOptimaOptima
TrimSVSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$39,790$34,135$37,385
Adjustments for Features0-2,495-5,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,790$31,640$32,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$36,183$31,758$34,709
Adjustments for Features0-2,321-4,893
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,183$29,437$29,816
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$379

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201020172017
ModelMaximaOptimaOptima
TrimSVSXSX Limited
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
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
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200
Interior trim, special color $0 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,930$6,425$9,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,495$5,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,321-4,893

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102017
ModelMaximaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.4 in
Length190.6 in191.1 in
Width73.2 in73.2 in
Height57.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.9 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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested122547%
Total Not Requested137553%
Launch Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Interior trim, special color0No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested155048%
Total Not Requested170052%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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