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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: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelMaximaOptima
TrimSVEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,120 $20,995
Base Invoice $32,163 $19,620
Cold Package 400  
Tech Package 1,850  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Monitor Package 700  
Floor mats 195  
Premium Package   2,200
Navigation system   1,200
Cold Package 347  
Tech Package 1,605  
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Monitor Package 607  
Floor mats 146  
Premium Package   1,960
Navigation system   1,075
Options (change) 3,545 3,400
Options (change) 3,052 3,035
Destination 780 695
Total Price $39,445 $25,090
Total Invoice $35,995 $23,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,258
Model Year20122010
ModelMaximaOptima
TrimSVEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6175hp 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$39,445$25,090
Adjustments for Features-1,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,925$25,090
Total Invoice$35,995$23,350
Adjustments for Features-1,3870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,608$23,350

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122010
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
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 audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,895$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3870

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122010
ModelMaximaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.1 in
Length190.6 in189.0 in
Width73.2 in71.1 in
Height57.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 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%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2510%
Total Not Requested23090%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

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