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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: $24,010

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $825

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,404

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $626

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelOptimaSentra
TrimEXSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $19,640
Base Invoice $19,255 $18,521
Premium Package 1,300 1,200
Convenience Package 970  
Navigation system 1,200  
Navigation Package   800
Leather Package   1,030
Floor mats   180
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350
Premium Package 1,160 1,053
Convenience Package 865  
Navigation system 1,075  
Navigation Package   702
Leather Package   904
Floor mats   148
Illuminated door sill trim plates   266
Options (change) 3,470 3,560
Options (change) 3,100 3,073
Destination 675 810
Total Price $24,835 $24,010
Total Invoice $23,030 $22,404

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $594
Model Year20092014
ModelOptimaSentra
TrimEXSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$24,835$24,010
Adjustments for Features-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,800$24,010
Total Invoice$23,030$22,404
Adjustments for Features-320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,998$22,404

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092014
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 
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 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$2,175$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$35$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-320

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092014
ModelOptimaSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length189.0 in182.1 in
Width71.1 in69.3 in
Height58.3 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.2,823 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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 Volume15.0 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
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

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
Compass0Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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