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Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,145

Nissan Sentra SR Turbo   
Difference: $7,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,860

Nissan Sentra SR Turbo   
Difference: $6,748

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelSentraSentraOptima
TrimSR TurboNISMOSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,490 $25,790 $30,500
Base Invoice $21,366 $24,495 $28,380
Floor mats 200 200  
Electronics Package 500 500  
Cargo net 70 70 50
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats 169 169  
Electronics Package 391 365  
Cargo net 49 49 42
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 770 770 400
Options (change) 609 583 333
Destination 885 885 895
Total Price $24,145 $27,445 $31,795
Total Invoice $22,860 $25,963 $29,608

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,484
Model Year201820182018
ModelSentraSentraOptima
TrimSR TurboNISMOSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine188hp I4188hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/32 MPG26/32 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$24,145$27,445$31,795
Adjustments for Features-1500-5,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,995$27,445$25,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,450$0
Total Invoice$22,860$25,963$29,608
Adjustments for Features-1420-5,406
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,718$25,963$24,202
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,245$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820182018
ModelSentraSentraOptima
TrimSR TurboNISMOSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
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
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$2,845$2,695$8,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0$5,805
Value of Feature Adjustments-1420-5,406

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelSentraOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length182.1 in191.1 in
Width69.3 in73.2 in
Height58.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,009 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

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

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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