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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: $24,170

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $8,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202009
ModelOptimaSentra
TrimSXSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,190 $21,160
Sunroof   750
Limited-slip front differential   400
Audio Package   850
Floor mats   165
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   125
Sunroof   651
Limited-slip front differential   347
Audio Package   738
Floor mats   130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   109
Options (change) 0 2,290
Options (change) 0 1,975
Destination 965 720
Total Price $33,155 $24,170

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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: $635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,702
Model Year20202009
ModelOptimaSentra
TrimSXSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6340, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$33,155$24,170
Adjustments for Features-8,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,805$24,170

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20202009
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 
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 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,825$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2430

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20202009
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 Weight3,558 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

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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