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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: $25,215

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $6,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,857

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $5,538

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelOptimaSentraSentraSentra
TrimSXSRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $20,500 $23,440 $22,490
Base Invoice $24,760 $19,481 $22,267 $21,366
Premium Package 2,950 3,560   2,590
Navigation system 1,400      
Floor mats   200 200 200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350 350 350
Rear spoiler     340  
Metal pedals       145
Premium Package 2,635 3,150   2,293
Navigation system 1,250      
Floor mats   169 169 169
Illuminated door sill trim plates   266 266 266
Rear spoiler     270  
Metal pedals       100
Options (change) 4,350 4,110 890 3,285
Options (change) 3,885 3,585 705 2,828
Destination 750 885 885 885
Total Price $31,600 $25,495 $25,215 $26,660
Total Invoice $29,395 $23,951 $23,857 $25,079

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,860
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelOptimaSentraSentraSentra
TrimSXSRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4130hp I4130hp I4188hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$31,600$25,495$25,215$26,660
Adjustments for Features-1,485-1,825-1,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,115$23,670$23,415$26,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$0$3,245
Total Invoice$29,395$23,951$23,857$25,079
Adjustments for Features-1,381-1,714-1,7030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,014$22,237$22,154$25,079
Cost Above Minimum$0$83$0$2,925

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelOptimaSentraSentraSentra
TrimSXSRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
CVT $1000$1000 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
HD radio$50   
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Speaker lights$100   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Metal pedals$75  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$5,075$5,415$5,390$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,485$1,825$1,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,381-1,714-1,7030

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122018
ModelOptimaSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in182.1 in
Width72.1 in69.3 in
Height57.3 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.2,849 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested42514%
Total Not Requested258086%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested243057%
Total Not Requested180043%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested153049%
Total Not Requested160051%

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