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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: $24,225

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $6,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,575

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $5,884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420142014
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaSentra
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,950 $31,995 $25,500 $27,500 $35,300 $19,640
Base Invoice $22,429 $29,670 $23,877 $25,763 $32,963 $18,521
Technology Package 2,300     2,300    
Premium Package 3,300     3,300   1,200
Cargo net 50 50 50 50 50 55
Panoramic sunroof   1,500        
Premium Tech Package     5,300      
Navigation Package           800
Leather Package           1,030
Rear spoiler           340
Illuminated door sill trim plates           350
Technology Package 2,129     2,129    
Premium Package 3,059     3,059   1,053
Cargo net 42 42 42 42 42 49
Panoramic sunroof   1,395        
Premium Tech Package     4,919      
Navigation Package           702
Leather Package           904
Rear spoiler           270
Illuminated door sill trim plates           266
Options (change) 5,650 1,550 5,350 5,650 50 3,775
Options (change) 5,230 1,437 4,961 5,230 42 3,244
Destination 800 800 800 800 800 810
Total Price $30,400 $34,345 $31,650 $33,950 $36,150 $24,225
Total Invoice $28,459 $31,907 $29,638 $31,793 $33,805 $22,575

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,076
Model Year201420142014201420142014
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaSentra
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine192hp I4159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8550, 12?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$30,400$34,345$31,650$33,950$36,150$24,225
Adjustments for Features-3,000-3,400-3,275-3,975-5,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,400$30,945$28,375$29,975$30,825$24,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$975$2,575$3,425$0
Total Invoice$28,459$31,907$29,638$31,793$33,805$22,575
Adjustments for Features-2,808-3,159-3,067-3,722-4,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,651$28,748$26,571$28,071$28,825$22,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,097$920$2,420$3,174$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201420142014201420142014
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaSentra
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100 
CVT     $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  $100 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 $200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 $100$100$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250$250 
Temporary spare tire     $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100    
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150    
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200  $200$200
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information     $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback $100    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100$100$100 
Xenon HID headlights $500 $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim    $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,325$6,725$6,600$7,300$8,650$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,000$3,400$3,275$3,975$5,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,808-3,159-3,067-3,722-4,9800

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20142014
ModelOptimaSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in182.1 in
Width72.1 in69.3 in
Height57.9 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.2,823 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested45013%
Total Not Requested292587%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested117526%
Total Not Requested337574%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested45014%
Total Not Requested282586%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%
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%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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