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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: $17,305

Nissan Sentra 1.8 S   
Difference: $7,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,039

Nissan Sentra 1.8 S   
Difference: $6,856

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013200620062006
ModelOptimaOptimaSentraSentraSentra
TrimEXSX1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,650 $26,800 $15,200 $18,100 $18,300
Base Invoice $22,095 $25,040 $14,137 $16,834 $17,020
ABS and Side Airbags Package     600 600 600
Interior air filter     50 50 50
Satellite radio     350 350 350
Special Edition Package     500    
Sunroof Package       700 700
Audio Fanatic Package       650 650
ABS and Side Airbags Package     520 520 520
Interior air filter     40 40 40
Satellite radio     304 304 304
Special Edition Package     433    
Sunroof Package       607 607
Audio Fanatic Package       564 564
Options (change) 0 0 1,500 2,350 2,350
Options (change) 0 0 1,297 2,035 2,035
Destination 800 800 605 605 605
Total Price $24,450 $27,600 $17,305 $21,055 $21,255
Total Invoice $22,895 $25,840 $16,039 $19,474 $19,660

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 1.8 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,286
Model Year20132013200620062006
ModelOptimaOptimaSentraSentraSentra
TrimEXSX1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4274hp I4126hp I4165hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5A4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6300, 9300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18195/55-16195/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$24,450$27,600$17,305$21,055$21,255
Adjustments for Features-4,880-5,5300-1,955-1,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,570$22,070$17,305$19,100$19,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$0$1,795$2,145
Total Invoice$22,895$25,840$16,039$19,474$19,660
Adjustments for Features-4,570-5,1770-1,808-1,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,325$20,663$16,039$17,666$17,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,338$0$1,627$1,951

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20132013200620062006
ModelOptimaOptimaSentraSentraSentra
TrimEXSX1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
5-speed manual  $0  
4-speed automatic   $800 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Stability control$400$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75   
Traction control$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200   
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Rear air vents$100$100   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential    $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125   
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
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 $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $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   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200   
Leather seating surfaces$900    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$5,750$6,400$870$2,825$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,880$5,530$0$1,955$1,805
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,570-5,1770-1,808-1,670

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20132006
ModelOptimaSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in99.8 in
Length190.7 in177.5 in
Width72.1 in67.3 in
Height57.3 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,224 lb.2,514 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft311.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 1.8 S

ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
195/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested82546%
Total Not Requested95054%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R

ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested808%
Total Not Requested90092%
Audio Fanatic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested808%
Total Not Requested90092%
Audio Fanatic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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