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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: $24,035

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $4,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,623

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $4,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320152015
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaSentraSentra
TrimEXSXHybrid EXSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,650 $26,800 $31,950 $19,910 $20,670
Base Invoice $22,095 $25,040 $29,555 $18,921 $19,641
Premium Package 2,950 2,950   2,230 1,130
Navigation system 1,400 1,400      
Navigation Package       720 720
Illuminated door sill trim plates       350 350
Rear spoiler         340
Premium Package 2,635 2,635   1,974 1,000
Navigation system 1,250 1,250      
Navigation Package       637 637
Illuminated door sill trim plates       266 266
Rear spoiler         270
Options (change) 4,350 4,350 0 3,300 2,540
Options (change) 3,885 3,885 0 2,877 2,173
Destination 800 800 800 825 825
Total Price $28,800 $31,950 $32,750 $24,035 $24,035
Total Invoice $26,780 $29,725 $30,355 $22,623 $22,639

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,308
Model Year20132013201320152015
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaSentraSentra
TrimEXSXHybrid EXSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4274hp I4159hp I4 H130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$28,800$31,950$32,750$24,035$24,035
Adjustments for Features-2,300-2,925-3,2800-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,500$29,025$29,470$24,035$23,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$2,970$325$0
Total Invoice$26,780$29,725$30,355$22,623$22,639
Adjustments for Features-2,139-2,721-3,0400-306
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,641$27,004$27,315$22,623$22,333
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,363$2,674$290$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20132013201320152015
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaSentraSentra
TrimEXSXHybrid EXSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
CVT   $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
911 assist$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through  $100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 $125
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive, small  $5  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
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  
Speaker lights$100$100$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals $75   
Partial leather seating sufaces $450   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$6,075$6,700$7,055$3,775$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,300$2,925$3,280$0$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,139-2,721-3,0400-306

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20132015
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 Weight3,224 lb.2,823 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 EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
HD radio50No
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
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested45014%
Total Not Requested268086%

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
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested45015%
Total Not Requested258085%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested95097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested213086%
Total Not Requested35014%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested95097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested98074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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