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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: $21,405

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $9,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,773

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $9,502

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelSentraOptima
TrimSE-R Spec VSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,300 $30,500
Base Invoice $17,020 $28,380
Floor mats 150  
ABS and Side Airbags Package 600  
Sunroof Package 700  
Audio Fanatic Package 650  
Satellite radio 350  
Interior air filter 50  
Floor mats 113  
ABS and Side Airbags Package 520  
Sunroof Package 607  
Audio Fanatic Package 564  
Satellite radio 304  
Interior air filter 40  
Options (change) 2,500 0
Options (change) 2,148 0
Destination 605 895
Total Price $21,405 $31,395
Total Invoice $19,773 $29,275

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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: $1,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,762
Model Year20062018
ModelSentraOptima
TrimSE-R Spec VSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$21,405$31,395
Adjustments for Features0-8,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,405$23,095
Total Invoice$19,773$29,275
Adjustments for Features0-7,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,773$21,535

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062018
ModelSentraOptima
TrimSE-R Spec VSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
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
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
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
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors $25
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
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt 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
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,550$10,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,740

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062018
ModelSentraOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.8 in110.4 in
Length177.5 in191.1 in
Width67.3 in73.2 in
Height55.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,710 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

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