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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: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072013
ModelOptimaSentra
TrimEXSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,395 $19,590
Base Invoice $18,045 $18,270
Rear spoiler 200 295
Sunroof 800  
Leather seating surfaces 600  
Convenience Package 700  
Premium Package   1,200
Navigation Package   650
Leather Package   1,030
Floor mats   170
Rear spoiler 160 240
Sunroof 715  
Leather seating surfaces 535  
Convenience Package 625  
Premium Package   1,041
Navigation Package   564
Leather Package   894
Floor mats   136
Options (change) 2,300 3,345
Options (change) 2,035 2,875
Destination 640 790
Total Price $22,335 $23,725
Total Invoice $20,720 $21,935

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $116
Model Year20072013
ModelOptimaSentra
TrimEXSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine161hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG30/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/50-17
Total Price$22,335$23,725
Adjustments for Features0-1,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,335$22,285
Total Invoice$20,720$21,935
Adjustments for Features0-1,331
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,720$20,604

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20072013
ModelOptimaSentra
TrimEXSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$2,450$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,331

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20072013
ModelOptimaSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length186.4 in182.1 in
Width71.1 in69.3 in
Height58.3 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.2,825 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%
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%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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