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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: $20,985

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $695

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,510

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012
ModelOptimaOptimaSentra
TrimLXEXSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,355 $19,395 $20,490
Base Invoice $15,435 $18,045 $19,107
Appearance Package 800    
2.7L V6 1,695 1,005  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,295    
Rear spoiler 200 200  
Floor mats     120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     135
Bodyside moldings     155
Appearance Package 715    
2.7L V6 1,495 845  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,065    
Rear spoiler 160 160  
Floor mats     94
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     116
Bodyside moldings     123
Options (change) 3,990 1,205 410
Options (change) 3,435 1,005 333
Destination 640 640 780
Total Price $20,985 $21,240 $21,680
Total Invoice $19,510 $19,690 $20,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,113
Model Year200720072012
ModelOptimaOptimaSentra
TrimLXEXSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6185hp V6177hp I4
TransmissionT5T5CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/30 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17205/60-16225/45-17
Total Price$20,985$21,240$21,680
Adjustments for Features0-950-320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,985$20,290$21,360
Cost Above Minimum$695$0$0
Total Invoice$19,510$19,690$20,220
Adjustments for Features0-881-298
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,510$18,809$19,922
Cost Above Minimum$701$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year200720072012
ModelOptimaOptimaSentra
TrimLXEXSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS)  $400
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input  $50
Cassette player $50 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt 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$2,375$3,325$2,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-881-298

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20072012
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested82557%
Total Not Requested62543%

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