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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: $24,185

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $9,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,789

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $8,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420162016
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaSentraSentra
TrimHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited TurboSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,995 $27,500 $35,300 $20,410 $22,170
Base Invoice $29,670 $25,763 $32,963 $19,395 $21,063
Technology Package 700 2,300      
Panoramic sunroof 1,500        
Premium Package   3,300   2,590 1,130
Illuminated door sill trim plates       350 350
Rear spoiler         340
Technology Package 650 2,129      
Panoramic sunroof 1,395        
Premium Package   3,059   2,293 1,000
Illuminated door sill trim plates       266 266
Rear spoiler         270
Options (change) 2,200 5,600 0 2,940 1,820
Options (change) 2,045 5,188 0 2,559 1,536
Destination 800 800 800 835 835
Total Price $34,995 $33,900 $36,100 $24,185 $24,825
Total Invoice $32,515 $31,751 $33,763 $22,789 $23,434

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,597
Model Year20142014201420162016
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaSentraSentra
TrimHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited TurboSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine159hp I4 H274hp I4274hp I4130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$34,995$33,900$36,100$24,185$24,825
Adjustments for Features-2,500-2,525-3,8750-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,495$31,375$32,225$24,185$24,525
Cost Above Minimum$1,120$0$850$0$340
Total Invoice$32,515$31,751$33,763$22,789$23,434
Adjustments for Features-2,323-2,365-3,6240-283
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,192$29,386$30,139$22,789$23,151
Cost Above Minimum$806$0$753$0$362

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20142014201420162016
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaSentraSentra
TrimHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited TurboSRSL
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 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
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
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150    
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback$100    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Speaker lights$100$100$100  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals $75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim  $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,450$6,475$7,825$3,950$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,500$2,525$3,875$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,323-2,365-3,6240-283

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20142016
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.2,849 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 Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested45014%
Total Not Requested282586%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested102580%
Total Not Requested25020%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested363091%
Total Not Requested3759%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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