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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,794

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172009
ModelMaximaMaximaOptima
TrimSLPlatinumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,250 $40,340 $20,690
Base Invoice $34,772 $37,652 $19,255
Floor mats 220 220  
Convenience Package     970
Premium Package     1,300
Navigation system     1,200
Floor mats 167 167  
Convenience Package     865
Premium Package     1,160
Navigation system     1,075
Options (change) 220 220 3,470
Options (change) 167 167 3,100
Destination 885 885 675
Total Price $38,355 $41,445 $24,835
Total Invoice $35,824 $38,704 $23,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,736
Model Year201720172009
ModelMaximaMaximaOptima
TrimSLPlatinumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6175hp 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$38,355$41,445$24,835
Adjustments for Features-4,345-6,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,010$34,600$24,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$590$0
Total Invoice$35,824$38,704$23,030
Adjustments for Features-4,058-6,3920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,766$32,312$23,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$546$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201720172009
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 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
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 
Compass  $0
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 
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$7,095$9,595$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,345$6,845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,058-6,3920

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172009
ModelMaximaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.1 in
Length192.8 in189.0 in
Width73.2 in71.1 in
Height56.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested52550%
Total Not Requested52550%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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