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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: $22,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,085

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelOptimaSentra
TrimEXSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $19,640
Base Invoice $18,510 $18,521
Stability control 650  
Premium Package 1,300 1,200
Rear spoiler 200 340
Navigation Package   800
Leather Package   1,030
Floor mats   180
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350
Stability control 580  
Premium Package 1,160 1,053
Rear spoiler 160 270
Navigation Package   702
Leather Package   904
Floor mats   148
Illuminated door sill trim plates   266
Options (change) 2,150 3,900
Options (change) 1,900 3,343
Destination 675 810
Total Price $22,720 $24,350
Total Invoice $21,085 $22,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $434
Model Year20082014
ModelOptimaSentra
TrimEXSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG30/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/50-17
Total Price$22,720$24,350
Adjustments for Features0-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,720$23,110
Total Invoice$21,085$22,674
Adjustments for Features0-1,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,085$21,519

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082014
ModelOptimaSentra
TrimEXSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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 
Total Value of Features$2,050$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,155

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082014
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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 seats200No
Total Requested105084%
Total Not Requested20016%

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