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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: $23,920

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $5,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192019201920152015
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaSentraSentra
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,890 $28,090 $35,390 $31,990 $19,910 $20,670
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350 350    
Premium Package 2,300       2,230 1,130
Cargo net 50 50 50 50 55 55
Cargo mat   95 95      
Floor mats         180 180
Navigation Package         720 720
Rear spoiler           340
Universal garage door opener 291 291 291 291    
Premium Package 2,088       1,974 1,000
Cargo net 42 42 42 42 49 49
Cargo mat   78 78      
Floor mats         148 148
Navigation Package         637 637
Rear spoiler           270
Options (change) 2,700 495 495 400 3,185 2,425
Options (change) 2,421 411 411 333 2,808 2,104
Destination 925 925 925 925 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,919 0 0 0
Total Price $30,515 $29,510 $31,891 $33,315 $23,920 $23,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Sentra SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,739
Model Year201920192019201920152015
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaSentraSentra
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine178hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionS7T6T6T6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$30,515$29,510$31,891$33,315$23,920$23,920
Adjustments for Features-2,875-1,250-950-4,5750-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,640$28,260$30,941$28,740$23,920$23,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$620$3,301$1,100$325$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201920192019201920152015
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaSentraSentra
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100  
CVT    $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100   
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150  
911 assist$25$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  $100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 $125
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack  $0   
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0  
Body kit $0$0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  $1200  
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
CD player    $125$125
HD radio $50$50   
MP3-compatible player    $50$50
Navigation system $600$600 $600$600
Surround sound $250$250   
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information $25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100   
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25   
LED headlights   $1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50  $50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $300  
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Metal pedals   $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200  
Machined alloy wheels   $350  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$6,875$5,250$4,950$8,575$4,000$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,875$1,250$950$4,575$0$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-315-57107-1730-307

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20192015
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 Weight3,231 lb.2,823 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 EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested1507%
Total Not Requested210093%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested95097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested213086%
Total Not Requested35014%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested95097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested98074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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