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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: $24,500

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $9,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,642

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $9,393

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152011
ModelOptimaOptimaSentra
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,700 $35,500 $20,620
Base Invoice $25,920 $33,140 $19,228
Technology Package 2,400    
Premium Package 3,300    
Upgrade Package     2,600
Mud guards     150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     130
Interior ambient lighting     240
Technology Package 2,230    
Premium Package 3,060    
Upgrade Package     2,255
Mud guards     115
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     112
Interior ambient lighting     172
Options (change) 5,700 0 3,120
Options (change) 5,290 0 2,654
Destination 825 825 760
Total Price $34,225 $36,325 $24,500
Total Invoice $32,035 $33,965 $22,642

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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: $2,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,794
Model Year201520152011
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 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8340, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$34,225$36,325$24,500
Adjustments for Features-7,050-8,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,175$27,925$24,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$32,035$33,965$22,642
Adjustments for Features-6,599-7,8540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,436$26,111$22,642
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201520152011
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$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$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$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats$200$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$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$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$9,650$11,000$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,050$8,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,599-7,8540

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20152011
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
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested60047%
Total Not Requested67553%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested307594%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip front differential500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested198070%
Total Not Requested85030%

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