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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: $24,290

Nissan Sentra SR Turbo   
Difference: $7,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,960

Nissan Sentra SR Turbo   
Difference: $6,648

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelOptimaSentraSentra
TrimSXSR TurboNISMO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $22,490 $25,790
Base Invoice $28,380 $21,366 $24,495
Universal garage door opener 350    
Cargo net 50 70 70
Electronics Package   500 500
Floor mats   200 200
Metal pedals   145  
Universal garage door opener 291    
Cargo net 42 49 49
Electronics Package   391 365
Floor mats   169 169
Metal pedals   100  
Options (change) 400 915 770
Options (change) 333 709 583
Destination 895 885 885
Total Price $31,795 $24,290 $27,445
Total Invoice $29,608 $22,960 $25,963

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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: $1,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,455
Model Year201820182018
ModelOptimaSentraSentra
TrimSXSR TurboNISMO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4188hp I4188hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG26/32 MPG26/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$31,795$24,290$27,445
Adjustments for Features-5,805-2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,990$24,065$27,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,380
Total Invoice$29,608$22,960$25,963
Adjustments for Features-5,406-2130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,202$22,747$25,963
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,216

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201820182018
ModelOptimaSentraSentra
TrimSXSR TurboNISMO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rollover sensor$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Body kit $0$0
Laminated front side windows$200  
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0 $0
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,500$2,920$2,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,805$225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,406-2130

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20182018
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
Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra NISMO

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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