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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: $31,795

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,608

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,008

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelMaximaOptima
TrimSVSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,450 $30,500
Base Invoice $31,550 $28,380
Premium Package 3,300  
Floor mats 195  
Rear spoiler 375  
Cargo net   50
Universal garage door opener   350
Premium Package 2,862  
Floor mats 146  
Rear spoiler 298  
Cargo net   42
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 3,870 400
Options (change) 3,306 333
Destination 760 895
Total Price $39,080 $31,795
Total Invoice $35,616 $29,608

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,735
Model Year20112018
ModelMaximaOptima
TrimSVSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$39,080$31,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,080$29,940
Total Invoice$35,616$29,608
Adjustments for Features0-1,727
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,616$27,881

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112018
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 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Media drive, small$5 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,795$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,727

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112018
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

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
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested174070%
Total Not Requested73030%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

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

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