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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: $11,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192006
ModelOptimaSentra
TrimSXSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,990 $18,300
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 2,500
Options (change) 0 2,148
Destination 925 605
Total Price $32,915 $21,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,081
Model Year20192006
ModelOptimaSentra
TrimSXSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$32,915$21,405
Adjustments for Features-8,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,615$21,405

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20192006
ModelOptimaSentra
TrimSXSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,850$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2330

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20192006
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 Weight3,558 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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