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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: $22,040

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $40

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,405

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelOptimaSentra
TrimEXSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,395 $20,070
Base Invoice $18,045 $18,716
2.7L V6 1,005  
Rear spoiler 200  
Sunroof 800 750
Proximity key   250
Bodyside moldings   150
Floor mats   165
2.7L V6 845  
Rear spoiler 160  
Sunroof 715 651
Proximity key   217
Bodyside moldings   115
Floor mats   129
Options (change) 2,005 1,315
Options (change) 1,720 1,112
Destination 640 695
Total Price $22,040 $22,080
Total Invoice $20,405 $20,523

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $914
Model Year20072008
ModelOptimaSentra
TrimEXSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6177hp I4
TransmissionT5CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/45-17
Total Price$22,040$22,080
Adjustments for Features-8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,180$22,080
Total Invoice$20,405$20,523
Adjustments for Features-7960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,609$20,523

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20072008
ModelOptimaSentra
TrimEXSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,225$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7960

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20072008
ModelOptimaSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in105.7 in
Length186.4 in179.8 in
Width71.1 in70.5 in
Height58.3 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.3,102 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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