2020 Kia Optima vs. 2020 Nissan Altima

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What is the main difference between Optima and Altima?

Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, starting price, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the horsepower and fuel economy. And finally, the 2020 Kia Optima has a more powerful engine and gets 2.8 mpg less than the 2020 Nissan Altima. Among similarities are the body structure, starting price, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.4 L, Auto, FWD
  • 2.5 L, Auto, FWD
  • 2.5 L, Auto, All Wheel
MSRP
MSRP
$23,190
$24,300
Engine
Engine
2.4 L/144
2.5 L/152
Horsepower
Horsepower
185 hp
188 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
City MPG
City MPG
24 - 25 MPG
27 - 28 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
32 - 35 MPG
37 - 39 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
27 - 29 MPG
31 - 32 MPG
Width
Width
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
73.2 in
72.9 in
Length
Length
191.1 in
192.9 in
Height
Height
57.7 in
56.7 - 57.4 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
110.4 in
111.2 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
97.1 ft2
97.7 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.8 in
38 - 39.2 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
45.5 in
43.8 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
58.1 in
58.2 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.8 in
36.7 - 36.9 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.6 in
35.2 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
56.4 in
57.1 in

Costs

2020 Kia Optima

2020 Nissan Altima

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,850 - $2,400
$1,800 - $1,950
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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