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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: $25,810

Nissan Sentra SR Turbo   
Difference: $8,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,341

Nissan Sentra SR Turbo   
Difference: $7,417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelOptimaOptimaSentra
TrimSXSX LimitedSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $21,990
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $20,892
SX Base Package 3,085    
Launch Edition 2,900    
Cargo net 50 50 70
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Premium Package     2,590
Floor mats     200
Door sill trim plates     75
SX Base Package 2,842    
Launch Edition 2,665    
Cargo net 42 42 49
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Premium Package     2,293
Floor mats     169
Door sill trim plates     53
Options (change) 6,385 400 2,935
Options (change) 5,840 333 2,564
Destination 895 895 885
Total Price $34,135 $37,385 $25,810
Total Invoice $31,758 $34,709 $24,341

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,021
Model Year201720172017
ModelOptimaOptimaSentra
TrimSXSX LimitedSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4188hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG26/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$34,135$37,385$25,810
Adjustments for Features-4,725-7,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,410$29,885$25,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$31,758$34,709$24,341
Adjustments for Features-4,396-6,9630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,362$27,746$24,341
Cost Above Minimum$0$384$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201720172017
ModelOptimaOptimaSentra
TrimSXSX LimitedSR Turbo
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 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, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $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 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
LED headlights$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Interior trim, special color$0  
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
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
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,750$10,525$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,725$7,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,396-6,9630

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20172017
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 Weight3,494 lb.3,009 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

SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested122547%
Total Not Requested137553%
Launch Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Interior trim, special color0No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested45014%
Total Not Requested280086%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested273088%
Total Not Requested37512%

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