2013 Kia Optima vs 2013 Nissan Altima

2013 Kia Optima

2013 Nissan Altima

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4-Door Sedan EX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Optima 4-Door Sedan EX	24	35	$22,095	$23,650
Optima 4-Door Sedan LX	24	35	$20,400	$21,350
Optima 4-Door Sedan SX w/Chrome Limited Pkg	22	34	$25,040	$26,800
Optima 4-Door Sedan SX w/Limited Pkg	22	34	$25,040	$26,800
Optima Hybrid 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic EX	35	39	$29,555	$31,950
Optima Hybrid 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic LX	36	40	$24,210	$25,900

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2-Door Coupe I4 2.5 S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Altima 2-Door Coupe I4 2.5 S	23	32	$23,910	$25,230
Altima 4-Door Sedan I4 2.5	27	38	$20,356	$21,760
Altima 4-Door Sedan I4 2.5 S	27	38	$20,376	$22,280
Altima 4-Door Sedan I4 2.5 SL	27	38	$25,283	$27,660
Altima 4-Door Sedan I4 2.5 SV	27	38	$22,018	$24,080
Altima 4-Door Sedan V6 3.5 S	22	31	$23,550	$25,760
Altima 4-Door Sedan V6 3.5 SL	22	31	$27,929	$30,560
Altima 4-Door Sedan V6 3.5 SV	22	31	$25,831	$28,260

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$22,095

$23,910

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,650

$25,230

Monthly Payment Estimate

$394 / month

$421 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2013 Kia Optima adds generous dashes of style and sophistication to what's otherwise a sensible, frugal, and spacious mid-size sedan.

Briskly updated in the right ways, the 2013 Nissan Altima sedan promises good looks and great gas mileage for those who don't mind a CVT.

TCC Likes

Handsome exterior
Sporty, simply instrument layout
Great gas mileage

Styling's evolved in an Infiniti direction
Infotainment systems are better
More safety technology than ever

TCC Dislikes

Short, flat front seats
Entry/exit to the back seats
No UVO if you want navigation

Cockpit is styled conservatively
Only CVT transmissions
Two-door's a carryover model

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Midsize

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

37.60

35.600

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.71

52.400

Front Leg Room (in)

45.47

42.500

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

54.65

54.200

Second Leg Room (in)

34.65

34.400

Front Head Room (in)

39.96

39.700

Second Hip Room (in)

54.49

47.600

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.28

53.900

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.17

89.300

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.31

5.300

Length, Overall (in)

190.7

180.900

Height, Overall (in)

57.28

55.900

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.8

61.200

Wheelbase (in)

110.04

105.300

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

26.200

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.05

70.700

Track Width, Front (in)

62.8

61.000

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.43

8.200

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.2 x - TBD -

11.500 x 0.350

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8 x - TBD -

11.700 x 1.020

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

20.000

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

16.200

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.76

34.7

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.94

2.830

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Front Tire Size

P215/55R17

P215/55TR17

Spare Tire Size

T135/90R16

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/55R17

P215/55TR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3223

3124

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 6.5

17 x 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 6.5

17 x 7.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

3.6

7.200

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

Engine

Displacement

2.4L/144

2.5L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

200 @ 6300

175 @ 5600

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

186 @ 4250

180 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.80

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.38

1.750

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.63

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.88

5.790

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.38

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/manual shift

Continuously Variable Ratio

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.21

- TBD -

Summary

Vehicle Name

Kia Optima

Nissan Altima

Body Style

Sedan

Coupe

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.9

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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