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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: $22,015

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $6,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,527

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $6,218

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152008
ModelOptimaOptimaSentra
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,700 $35,500 $20,570
Base Invoice $25,920 $33,140 $19,181
Sunroof     750
Sunroof     651
Options (change) 0 0 750
Options (change) 0 0 651
Destination 825 825 695
Total Price $28,525 $36,325 $22,015
Total Invoice $26,745 $33,965 $20,527

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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: $1,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,413
Model Year201520152008
ModelOptimaOptimaSentra
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4274hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$28,525$36,325$22,015
Adjustments for Features-5,125-10,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,400$25,650$22,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,250$0
Total Invoice$26,745$33,965$20,527
Adjustments for Features-4,805-9,9810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,940$23,984$20,527
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,044$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201520152008
ModelOptimaOptimaSentra
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera $200 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports $0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support $0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats $200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,225$12,775$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,125$10,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,805-9,9810

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20152008
ModelOptimaSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in105.7 in
Length190.7 in179.8 in
Width72.1 in70.5 in
Height57.9 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.3,078 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%

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