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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: $23,780

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $6,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020202013
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaSentra
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,190 $29,310 $36,090 $32,190 $19,590
Universal garage door opener 350 350      
Premium Package 2,300       1,200
Cargo net 50 50 50 50 55
Cargo mat   95 95    
Navigation Package         650
Floor mats         170
Leather Package         1,030
Rear spoiler         295
Universal garage door opener 291 291      
Premium Package 2,088       1,041
Cargo net 42 42 42 42 47
Cargo mat   78 78    
Navigation Package         564
Floor mats         136
Leather Package         894
Rear spoiler         240
Options (change) 2,700 495 145 50 3,400
Options (change) 2,421 411 120 42 2,922
Destination 965 965 965 965 790
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,919 0 0
Total Price $30,855 $30,770 $32,281 $33,205 $23,780

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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: $4,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,760
Model Year20202020202020202013
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaSentra
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine178hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionS7T6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$30,855$30,770$32,281$33,205$23,780
Adjustments for Features-2,500-875-475-4,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,355$29,895$31,806$29,105$23,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,540$3,451$750$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20202020202020202013
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaSentra
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100 
CVT    $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Climate Control 
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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  $1200 
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
CD player    $125
HD radio $50$50  
MP3-compatible player    $50
Navigation system $600$600 $600
Surround sound $250$250  
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information $25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0  $0
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100  
Fog lights   $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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $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
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$6,475$4,850$4,450$8,075$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,500$875$475$4,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-274-3956-1240

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20202013
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 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested95097%
Total Not Requested253%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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