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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: $20,940

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $4,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,479

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $4,726

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122007
ModelOptimaOptimaSentra
TrimEX TurboSXSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,100 $26,500 $19,900
Base Invoice $23,455 $24,760 $18,508
Floor mats     165
Proximity key     250
Floor mats     129
Proximity key     217
Options (change) 0 0 415
Options (change) 0 0 346
Destination 750 750 625
Total Price $25,850 $27,250 $20,940
Total Invoice $24,205 $25,510 $19,479

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $405
Model Year201220122007
ModelOptimaOptimaSentra
TrimEX TurboSXSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4274hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG22/34 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$25,850$27,250$20,940
Adjustments for Features-4,615-5,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,235$21,985$20,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$24,205$25,510$19,479
Adjustments for Features-4,321-4,9290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,884$20,581$19,479
Cost Above Minimum$0$697$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201220122007
ModelOptimaOptimaSentra
TrimEX TurboSXSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,225$5,875$610
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,615$5,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,321-4,9290

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122007
ModelOptimaSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in105.7 in
Length190.7 in179.8 in
Width72.1 in70.5 in
Height57.3 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,078 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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