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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: $23,340

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,565

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,423

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072018
ModelOptimaSentra
TrimEXSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,395 $22,490
Base Invoice $18,045 $21,366
2.7L V6 1,005  
Sunroof 800  
Rear spoiler 200  
Leather seating surfaces 600  
Convenience Package 700  
Premium Package   2,590
Floor mats   200
7-speed shiftable CVT   290
2.7L V6 845  
Sunroof 715  
Rear spoiler 160  
Leather seating surfaces 535  
Convenience Package 625  
Premium Package   2,293
Floor mats   169
7-speed shiftable CVT   275
Options (change) 3,305 3,080
Options (change) 2,880 2,737
Destination 640 885
Total Price $23,340 $26,455
Total Invoice $21,565 $24,988

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Sentra SR Turbo
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79
Model Year20072018
ModelOptimaSentra
TrimEXSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6188hp I4
TransmissionT5CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG27/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/50-17
Total Price$23,340$26,455
Adjustments for Features0-3,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,340$22,915
Total Invoice$21,565$24,988
Adjustments for Features0-3,344
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,565$21,644

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20072018
ModelOptimaSentra
TrimEXSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Body kit $0
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
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$2,050$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,344

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20072018
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 Weight3,287 lb.3,076 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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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 SR Turbo

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested148047%
Total Not Requested165053%

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