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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: $36,460

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,826

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelMaximaOptimaOptima
TrimPlatinumSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,340 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $37,652 $25,023 $33,481
Floor mats 220    
Rear spoiler 405    
SX Base Package   3,085  
Technology Package   4,800  
Cargo net   50 50
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Remote start   425 425
Floor mats 167    
Rear spoiler 344    
SX Base Package   2,842  
Technology Package   4,380  
Cargo net   42 42
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Remote start   353 353
Options (change) 625 8,710 825
Options (change) 511 7,908 686
Destination 885 895 895
Total Price $41,850 $36,460 $37,810
Total Invoice $39,048 $33,826 $35,062

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,626
Model Year201720172017
ModelMaximaOptimaOptima
TrimPlatinumSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$41,850$36,460$37,810
Adjustments for Features0-435-1,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,850$36,025$36,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$39,048$33,826$35,062
Adjustments for Features0-404-1,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,048$33,422$33,847
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$425

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201720172017
ModelMaximaOptimaOptima
TrimPlatinumSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app$25  
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras$500 $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Moving object detection, front$25  
Moving object detection, rear$25  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Predictive forward collision warning$250  
Rearview camera $200 
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
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$200
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
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
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,715$6,150$7,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$435$1,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-404-1,215

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172017
ModelMaximaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.4 in
Length192.8 in191.1 in
Width73.2 in73.2 in
Height56.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.9 ft3

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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 radio50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested127549%
Total Not Requested132551%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested305059%
Total Not Requested210041%

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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