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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: $23,875

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $960

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,517

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $513

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920152015
ModelOptimaSentraSentra
TrimEXSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $19,910 $20,670
Base Invoice $19,255 $18,921 $19,641
Premium Package 1,300 2,230 1,130
Convenience Package 970    
Navigation system 1,200    
Navigation Package   720 720
Floor mats   180 180
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350 350
Premium Package 1,160 1,974 1,000
Convenience Package 865    
Navigation system 1,075    
Navigation Package   637 637
Floor mats   148 148
Illuminated door sill trim plates   266 266
Options (change) 3,470 3,480 2,380
Options (change) 3,100 3,025 2,051
Destination 675 825 825
Total Price $24,835 $24,215 $23,875
Total Invoice $23,030 $22,771 $22,517

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $436
Model Year200920152015
ModelOptimaSentraSentra
TrimEXSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$24,835$24,215$23,875
Adjustments for Features-2100-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,625$24,215$23,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$0
Total Invoice$23,030$22,771$22,517
Adjustments for Features-1950-118
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,835$22,771$22,399
Cost Above Minimum$0$372$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year200920152015
ModelOptimaSentraSentra
TrimEXSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$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$2,240$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$210$0$125
Value of Feature Adjustments-1950-118

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092015
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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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 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested213086%
Total Not Requested35014%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested98074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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