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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: $25,595

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $10,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,026

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $9,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelOptimaOptimaSentraSentra
TrimSXSX LimitedSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $20,410 $22,170
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $19,395 $21,063
Premium Technology Package 4,800      
Universal garage door opener 350 350    
Floor mats     180 180
Premium Package     2,590 1,130
Technology Package     1,230 1,230
Illuminated door sill trim plates     350 350
Rear spoiler       340
Premium Technology Package 4,380      
Universal garage door opener 291 291    
Floor mats     148 148
Premium Package     2,293 1,000
Technology Package     1,089 1,089
Illuminated door sill trim plates     266 266
Rear spoiler       270
Options (change) 5,150 350 4,350 3,230
Options (change) 4,671 291 3,796 2,773
Destination 850 850 835 835
Total Price $35,940 $37,240 $25,595 $26,235
Total Invoice $33,386 $34,576 $24,026 $24,671

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,714
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelOptimaOptimaSentraSentra
TrimSXSX LimitedSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$35,940$37,240$25,595$26,235
Adjustments for Features-3,925-4,2250-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,015$33,015$25,595$25,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0$340
Total Invoice$33,386$34,576$24,026$24,671
Adjustments for Features-3,646-3,9230-282
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,740$30,653$24,026$24,389
Cost Above Minimum$0$913$0$363

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2016201620162016
ModelOptimaOptimaSentraSentra
TrimSXSX LimitedSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras $500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Rear air vents$100$100  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights  $125$125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated front row armrests$100$100  
Heated front seats  $200$200
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,875$9,175$4,950$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,925$4,225$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,646-3,9230-282

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20162016
ModelOptimaSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.1 in182.1 in
Width73.2 in69.3 in
Height57.7 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.2,849 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested70014%
Total Not Requested430086%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

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