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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: $23,695

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $8,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,945

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $7,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132010
ModelOptimaSentra
TrimSXSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,800 $20,080
Base Invoice $25,040 $18,725
Premium Package 2,950  
Navigation system 1,400 400
Upgrade Package   2,200
Mud guards   140
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   125
Premium Package 2,635  
Navigation system 1,250 347
Upgrade Package   1,908
Mud guards   106
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   109
Options (change) 4,350 2,865
Options (change) 3,885 2,470
Destination 800 750
Total Price $31,950 $23,695
Total Invoice $29,725 $21,945

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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: $2,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,430
Model Year20132010
ModelOptimaSentra
TrimSXSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12340, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$31,950$23,695
Adjustments for Features-5,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,200$23,695
Total Invoice$29,725$21,945
Adjustments for Features-5,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,375$21,945

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20132010
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 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver 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 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,650$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3500

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20132010
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
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
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
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested283093%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Limited-slip front differential500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested138062%
Total Not Requested85038%

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