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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $16,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $16,139

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172006
ModelMaximaMaximaOptima
TrimSLPlatinumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,250 $40,340 $19,100
Base Invoice $34,772 $37,652 $17,605
Floor mats 220 220 85
Rear spoiler 405 405 220
Leather Package     1,000
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795
Floor mats 167 167 65
Rear spoiler 344 344 169
Leather Package     890
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710
Options (change) 625 625 2,100
Options (change) 511 511 1,834
Destination 885 885 590
Total Price $38,760 $41,850 $21,790
Total Invoice $36,168 $39,048 $20,029

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,565
Model Year201720172006
ModelMaximaMaximaOptima
TrimSLPlatinumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18205/60-15
Total Price$38,760$41,850$21,790
Adjustments for Features-7,045-9,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,715$32,305$21,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$590$0
Total Invoice$36,168$39,048$20,029
Adjustments for Features-6,574-8,9060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,594$30,142$20,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$548$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201720172006
ModelMaximaMaximaOptima
TrimSLPlatinumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app $25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
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 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
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 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$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 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
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$9,395$11,895$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,045$9,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,574-8,9060

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172006
ModelMaximaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length192.8 in185.8 in
Width73.2 in71.5 in
Height56.5 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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