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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: $2,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,049

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelOptimaSentra
TrimEXSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $21,990
Base Invoice $17,605 $20,892
Leather Package 1,000  
Rear spoiler 220  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Floor mats 85 200
2.7L V6 1,300  
Premium Package   2,590
7-speed shiftable CVT   0
Leather Package 890  
Rear spoiler 169  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Floor mats 65 169
2.7L V6 1,020  
Premium Package   2,293
7-speed shiftable CVT   0
Options (change) 3,400 2,790
Options (change) 2,854 2,462
Destination 590 885
Total Price $23,090 $25,665
Total Invoice $21,049 $24,239

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $696
Model Year20062017
ModelOptimaSentra
TrimEXSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp V6188hp I4
TransmissionT4CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG27/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$23,090$25,665
Adjustments for Features0-4,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,090$21,550
Total Invoice$21,049$24,239
Adjustments for Features0-3,886
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,049$20,353

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20062017
ModelOptimaSentra
TrimEXSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$1,725$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,886

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20062017
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.3,076 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 Turbo

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested148048%
Total Not Requested162552%

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