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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: $21,405

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $9,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,773

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $8,942

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162006
ModelOptimaOptimaSentra
TrimSXSX LimitedSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $18,300
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $17,020
ABS and Side Airbags Package     600
Sunroof Package     700
Audio Fanatic Package     650
Floor mats     150
Interior air filter     50
Satellite radio     350
ABS and Side Airbags Package     520
Sunroof Package     607
Audio Fanatic Package     564
Floor mats     113
Interior air filter     40
Satellite radio     304
Options (change) 0 0 2,500
Options (change) 0 0 2,148
Destination 850 850 605
Total Price $30,790 $36,890 $21,405
Total Invoice $28,715 $34,285 $19,773

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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: $3,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,370
Model Year201620162006
ModelOptimaOptimaSentra
TrimSXSX LimitedSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$30,790$36,890$21,405
Adjustments for Features-5,975-10,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,815$25,965$21,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$28,715$34,285$19,773
Adjustments for Features-5,572-10,1540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,143$24,131$19,773
Cost Above Minimum$0$988$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201620162006
ModelOptimaOptimaSentra
TrimSXSX LimitedSE-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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
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, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
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 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,800$13,750$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,975$10,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,572-10,1540

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20162006
ModelOptimaSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in99.8 in
Length191.1 in177.5 in
Width73.2 in67.3 in
Height57.7 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.2,710 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in52.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Fanatic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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