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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: $23,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $775

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,049

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelOptimaSentraSentra
TrimEXSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $19,910 $20,670
Base Invoice $17,605 $18,921 $19,641
Leather Package 1,000    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Floor mats 85 180 180
Rear spoiler 220   340
2.7L V6 1,300    
Premium Package   2,230 1,130
Navigation Package   720 720
Leather Package 890    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Floor mats 65 148 148
Rear spoiler 169   270
2.7L V6 1,020    
Premium Package   1,974 1,000
Navigation Package   637 637
Options (change) 3,400 3,130 2,370
Options (change) 2,854 2,759 2,055
Destination 590 825 825
Total Price $23,090 $23,865 $23,865
Total Invoice $21,049 $22,505 $22,521

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,043
Model Year200620152015
ModelOptimaSentraSentra
TrimEXSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp V6130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT4CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG30/39 MPG30/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$23,090$23,865$23,865
Adjustments for Features0-2,340-2,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,090$21,525$21,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$0
Total Invoice$21,049$22,505$22,521
Adjustments for Features0-2,207-2,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,049$20,298$20,006
Cost Above Minimum$0$292$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year200620152015
ModelOptimaSentraSentra
TrimEXSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Brake assist $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$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$2,175$4,515$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,340$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,207-2,515

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20062015
ModelOptimaSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length185.8 in182.1 in
Width71.5 in69.3 in
Height55.5 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.2,825 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.1 ft3

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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 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested213086%
Total Not Requested35014%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested98074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%

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