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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: $33,900

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $8,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,751

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $7,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720142014
ModelMaximaOptimaOptima
TrimPlatinumSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,340 $27,500 $35,300
Base Invoice $37,652 $25,763 $32,963
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350    
Rear spoiler 405    
Technology Package   2,300  
Premium Package   3,300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266    
Rear spoiler 344    
Technology Package   2,129  
Premium Package   3,059  
Options (change) 755 5,600 0
Options (change) 610 5,188 0
Destination 885 800 800
Total Price $41,980 $33,900 $36,100
Total Invoice $39,147 $31,751 $33,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,631
Model Year201720142014
ModelMaximaOptimaOptima
TrimPlatinumSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG20/31 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$41,980$33,900$36,100
Adjustments for Features-2,9650-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,015$33,900$34,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850
Total Invoice$39,147$31,751$33,763
Adjustments for Features-2,7650-1,263
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,382$31,751$32,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$749

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201720142014
ModelMaximaOptimaOptima
TrimPlatinumSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
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  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Moving object detection, front$25  
Moving object detection, rear$25  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Predictive forward collision warning$250  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals $75$75
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,415$3,450$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,965$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7650-1,263

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172014
ModelMaximaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.0 in
Length192.8 in190.7 in
Width73.2 in72.1 in
Height56.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested267582%
Total Not Requested60018%

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