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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: $21,265

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $6,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,876

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $5,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelSentraOptima
TrimSE-R Spec VSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,570 $26,800
Base Invoice $19,181 $25,040
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 695 800
Total Price $21,265 $27,600
Total Invoice $19,876 $25,840

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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: $830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $810
Model Year20082013
ModelSentraOptima
TrimSE-R Spec VSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$21,265$27,600
Adjustments for Features0-5,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,265$22,095
Total Invoice$19,876$25,840
Adjustments for Features0-5,154
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,876$20,686

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082013
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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Stability control $400
Temporary spare tire$150 
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Speaker lights $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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$520$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,154

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082013
ModelSentraOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in110.0 in
Length179.8 in190.7 in
Width70.5 in72.1 in
Height59.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.4 ft3

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