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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: $1,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,146

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelOptimaSentra
TrimEX2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $19,760
Base Invoice $17,605 $18,428
Leather Package 1,000  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Floor mats 85 120
Rear spoiler 220  
Special Value Package   990
Mud guards   160
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   135
Leather seating surfaces   900
Leather Package 890  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Floor mats 65 94
Rear spoiler 169  
Special Value Package   859
Mud guards   118
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   116
Leather seating surfaces   780
Options (change) 2,100 2,305
Options (change) 1,834 1,967
Destination 590 780
Total Price $21,790 $22,845
Total Invoice $20,029 $21,175

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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: $735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $513
Model Year20062012
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$22,845
Adjustments for Features0-1,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$21,055
Total Invoice$20,029$21,175
Adjustments for Features0-1,659
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$19,516

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20062012
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
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
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
Navigation system $600
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$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,659

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20062012
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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Special Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested98054%
Total Not Requested84046%

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