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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: $14,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelMaximaMaximaOptima
TrimSLPlatinumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,990 $39,960 $19,895
Base Invoice $34,530 $37,298 $18,510
Floor mats 220 220  
Rear spoiler 405 405 200
Stability control     650
Convenience Package     700
Appearance Package     700
Premium Package     1,300
Floor mats 167 167  
Rear spoiler 344 344 160
Stability control     580
Convenience Package     625
Appearance Package     625
Premium Package     1,160
Options (change) 625 625 3,550
Options (change) 511 511 3,150
Destination 835 835 675
Total Price $38,450 $41,420 $24,120
Total Invoice $35,876 $38,644 $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: $9,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,090
Model Year201620162008
ModelMaximaMaximaOptima
TrimSLPlatinumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6162hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18215/50-17
Total Price$38,450$41,420$24,120
Adjustments for Features-4,770-7,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,680$34,150$24,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$470$0
Total Invoice$35,876$38,644$22,335
Adjustments for Features-4,451-6,7830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,425$31,861$22,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$436$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201620162008
ModelMaximaMaximaOptima
TrimSLPlatinumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app $25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150 
Moving object detection, front $25 
Moving object detection, rear $25 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$7,945$10,445$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,770$7,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,451-6,7830

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162008
ModelMaximaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.1 in
Length192.8 in186.4 in
Width73.2 in71.1 in
Height56.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft314.8 ft3

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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, rear125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested52581%
Total Not Requested12519%
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-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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