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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: $26,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $440

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,290

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $751

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelOptimaSentra
TrimEXSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,995 $22,490
Base Invoice $19,620 $21,366
2.7L V6 1,000  
Navigation system 1,200  
Premium Package 2,200 2,590
Door sill trim plates   75
Floor mats   200
7-speed shiftable CVT   290
2.7L V6 940  
Navigation system 1,075  
Premium Package 1,960 2,293
Door sill trim plates   53
Floor mats   169
7-speed shiftable CVT   275
Options (change) 4,400 3,155
Options (change) 3,975 2,790
Destination 695 885
Total Price $26,090 $26,530
Total Invoice $24,290 $25,041

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,292
Model Year20102018
ModelOptimaSentra
TrimEXSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine194hp V6188hp I4
TransmissionT5CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG27/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$26,090$26,530
Adjustments for Features0-2,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,090$24,365
Total Invoice$24,290$25,041
Adjustments for Features0-2,043
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,290$22,998

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20102018
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Rearview camera $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
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 
Compass$0 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
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$1,675$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,043

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20102018
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 Weight3,294 lb.3,076 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?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110044%
Total Not Requested140056%

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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
App support0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested223071%
Total Not Requested90029%

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