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Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $24,350 Nissan Sentra SL | |||||
| Difference: $3,950 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $22,674 Nissan Sentra SL | |||||
| Difference: $3,636 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2014 |
| Model | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima | Sentra |
| Trim | EX | EX Turbo | SX | Hybrid | SL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $23,200 | $25,100 | $26,500 | $25,700 | $19,640 |
| Base Invoice | $21,675 | $23,455 | $24,760 | $24,020 | $18,521 |
| Premium Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | 1,200 | |
| Navigation system | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1,400 | ||
| Premium Technology Package | 5,350 | ||||
| Navigation Package | 800 | ||||
| Leather Package | 1,030 | ||||
| Floor mats | 180 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 340 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 350 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,635 | 2,635 | 2,635 | 1,053 | |
| Navigation system | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,250 | ||
| Premium Technology Package | 4,780 | ||||
| Navigation Package | 702 | ||||
| Leather Package | 904 | ||||
| Floor mats | 148 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 270 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 266 | ||||
| Options (change) | 4,350 | 4,350 | 4,350 | 5,350 | 3,900 |
| Options (change) | 3,885 | 3,885 | 3,885 | 4,780 | 3,343 |
| Destination | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | 810 |
| Total Price | $28,300 | $30,200 | $31,600 | $31,800 | $24,350 |
| Total Invoice | $26,310 | $28,090 | $29,395 | $29,550 | $22,674 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,090 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,907 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2014 |
| Model | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima | Sentra |
| Trim | EX | EX Turbo | SX | Hybrid | SL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 274hp I4 | 274hp I4 | 166hp I4 H | 130hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 | CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 550, 12 | 550, 12 | 550, 12 | 550, 12 | ?, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 225/45-18 | 215/55-17 | 205/50-17 |
| Total Price | $28,300 | $30,200 | $31,600 | $31,800 | $24,350 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,860 | -1,860 | -2,485 | -2,685 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $26,440 | $28,340 | $29,115 | $29,115 | $24,350 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,900 | $2,675 | $2,675 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $26,310 | $28,090 | $29,395 | $29,550 | $22,674 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,729 | -1,730 | -2,312 | -2,495 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $24,581 | $26,360 | $27,083 | $27,055 | $22,674 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,779 | $2,502 | $2,474 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2014 |
| Model | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima | Sentra |
| Trim | EX | EX Turbo | SX | Hybrid | SL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| CVT | $1000 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Detailed driving style feedback | $100 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Speaker lights | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Partial leather seating sufaces | $450 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,750 | $5,750 | $6,375 | $6,575 | $3,890 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,860 | $1,860 | $2,485 | $2,685 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,729 | -1,730 | -2,312 | -2,495 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra
| Model Year | 2012 | 2014 |
| Model | Optima | Sentra |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 190.7 in | 182.1 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 69.3 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 58.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,207 lb. | 2,823 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.2 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.7 in | 50.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 45.5 in | 42.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.6 in | 36.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 50.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.7 in | 37.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, small | 5 | No |
| Total Requested | 425 | 14% |
| Total Not Requested | 2680 | 86% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, small | 5 | No |
| Total Requested | 425 | 14% |
| Total Not Requested | 2680 | 86% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, small | 5 | No |
| Total Requested | 425 | 14% |
| Total Not Requested | 2580 | 86% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid
| Premium Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| 215/55HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 200 | Yes |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, small | 5 | No |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 21% |
| Total Not Requested | 5080 | 79% |
Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1130 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 24% |
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 5% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 4-wheel disc brakes | 150 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 72% |
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