2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid vs. 2018 Nissan Maxima
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2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid
$269 /mo.
2018 Nissan Maxima
$369 /mo.
What is the main difference between Optima Plug-In Hybrid and Maxima?
Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, starting price, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the horsepower, fuel economy, and market segment. First of all, the 2018 Nissan Maxima has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid gets 15 more mpg. Among similarities are the body structure, starting price, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 2.0 L, Auto, FWD
- 3.5 L, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$35,210
$33,270
Engine
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 + Electric Motor
3.5L V-6
Horsepower
Horsepower
202 hp
300 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
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City MPG
City MPG
103 MPGe
21 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
104 MPGe
30 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
103 MPGe
25 MPG
Width
Width
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
73.2 in
73.2 in
Length
Length
191.1 in
192.8 in
Height
Height
57.5 in
56.5 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
110.4 in
109.3 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
97.1 ft2
98 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.8 in
38.9 - 39.4 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
45.5 in
45.0 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
58.1 in
56.7 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.8 in
35.8 - 36.7 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.6 in
34.2 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
56.4 in
55.7 in
Costs
2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid
2018 Nissan Maxima
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,400
$2,800
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$269 (2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid EX Auto)
$369 (2018 Nissan Maxima S 3.5L)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$14,083
$19,083
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