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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: $25,035

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $5,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,130

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $5,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelOptimaOptimaSentra
TrimSXSX LimitedSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $20,990
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $19,571
Upgrade Package     2,600
Mud guards     160
Floor mats     120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     135
Interior ambient lighting     250
Upgrade Package     2,255
Mud guards     118
Floor mats     94
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     116
Interior ambient lighting     196
Options (change) 0 0 3,265
Options (change) 0 0 2,779
Destination 850 850 780
Total Price $30,790 $36,890 $25,035
Total Invoice $28,715 $34,285 $23,130

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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: $965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,118
Model Year201620162012
ModelOptimaOptimaSentra
TrimSXSX LimitedSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10340, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$30,790$36,890$25,035
Adjustments for Features-4,790-9,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,000$27,150$25,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$28,715$34,285$23,130
Adjustments for Features-4,467-9,0520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,248$25,233$23,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$985$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201620162012
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 
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 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
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 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$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  
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,540$12,490$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,790$9,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,467-9,0520

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20162012
ModelOptimaSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in105.7 in
Length191.1 in179.8 in
Width73.2 in70.5 in
Height57.7 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,078 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.1 ft3

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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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