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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: $21,255

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $7,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,660

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $7,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelSentraOptimaOptima
TrimSE-R Spec VSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,300 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $17,020 $25,920 $33,140
Sunroof Package 700    
ABS and Side Airbags Package 600    
Audio Fanatic Package 650    
Satellite radio 350    
Interior air filter 50    
Sunroof Package 607    
ABS and Side Airbags Package 520    
Audio Fanatic Package 564    
Satellite radio 304    
Interior air filter 40    
Options (change) 2,350 0 0
Options (change) 2,035 0 0
Destination 605 825 825
Total Price $21,255 $28,525 $36,325
Total Invoice $19,660 $26,745 $33,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,030
Model Year200620152015
ModelSentraOptimaOptima
TrimSE-R Spec VSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG20/31 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$21,255$28,525$36,325
Adjustments for Features0-4,325-9,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,255$24,200$27,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,000
Total Invoice$19,660$26,745$33,965
Adjustments for Features0-4,055-8,532
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,660$22,690$25,433
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,743

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620152015
ModelSentraOptimaOptima
TrimSE-R Spec VSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents $100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,900$7,225$12,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,325$9,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,055-8,532

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062015
ModelSentraOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.8 in110.0 in
Length177.5 in190.7 in
Width67.3 in72.1 in
Height55.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,710 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
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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