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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: $21,265

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $6,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,876

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $5,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelOptimaSentra
TrimSXSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,800 $20,570
Base Invoice $25,040 $19,181
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 800 695
Total Price $27,600 $21,265
Total Invoice $25,840 $19,876

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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: $830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $810
Model Year20132008
ModelOptimaSentra
TrimSXSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$27,600$21,265
Adjustments for Features-5,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,095$21,265
Total Invoice$25,840$19,876
Adjustments for Features-5,1540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,686$19,876

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20132008
ModelOptimaSentra
TrimSXSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Stability control$400 
Temporary spare tire $150
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Speaker lights$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$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 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$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$6,025$520
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1540

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20132008
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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