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Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $380

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $521

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelOptimaSentra
TrimEX2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $19,660
Base Invoice $17,605 $18,334
Leather Package 1,000  
Floor mats 85 165
Rear spoiler 220 210
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Sunroof   850
Mud guards   140
Cargo organizer   150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   125
Bodyside moldings   150
Leather Package 890  
Floor mats 65 130
Rear spoiler 169 167
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Sunroof   738
Mud guards   106
Cargo organizer   130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   109
Bodyside moldings   116
Options (change) 2,100 1,790
Options (change) 1,834 1,496
Destination 590 720
Total Price $21,790 $22,170
Total Invoice $20,029 $20,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 2.0SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63
Model Year20062009
ModelOptimaSentra
TrimEX2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionT4CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15205/55-16
Total Price$21,790$22,170
Adjustments for Features0-630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$21,540
Total Invoice$20,029$20,550
Adjustments for Features0-584
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$19,966

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20062009
ModelOptimaSentra
TrimEX2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Cargo organizer $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,200$2,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-584

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20062009
ModelOptimaSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in105.7 in
Length185.8 in179.8 in
Width71.5 in70.5 in
Height55.5 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.2,854 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft313.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested98083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested140100%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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