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Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelOptimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $28,570 $32,690
Base Invoice $17,605 $26,621 $30,453
Leather Package 1,000    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Floor mats 85 225 225
Rear spoiler 220 405 405
Sunroof   800  
Leather Package 890    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Floor mats 65 175 175
Rear spoiler 169 344 344
Sunroof   708  
Options (change) 2,100 1,430 630
Options (change) 1,834 1,227 519
Destination 590 885 885
Total Price $21,790 $30,885 $34,205
Total Invoice $20,029 $28,733 $31,857

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,420
Model Year200620172017
ModelOptimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT4CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$21,790$30,885$34,205
Adjustments for Features0-3,530-5,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$27,355$28,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,245
Total Invoice$20,029$28,733$31,857
Adjustments for Features0-3,284-5,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$25,449$26,637
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,188

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200620172017
ModelOptimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
CVT $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
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  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,225$4,755$6,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,530$5,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,284-5,220

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062017
ModelOptimaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length185.8 in191.9 in
Width71.5 in72.0 in
Height55.5 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Nissan Altima specs.

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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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