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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: $22,690

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,255

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920102010
ModelSentraOptimaOptima
TrimSE-R Spec VEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,160 $20,995 $21,975
Base Invoice $19,729 $19,620 $20,370
Sunroof 750    
Limited-slip front differential 400    
Audio Package 850    
Floor mats 165    
Bodyside moldings 150    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125    
2.7L V6   1,000 1,000
Premium Package     2,000
Sunroof 651    
Limited-slip front differential 347    
Audio Package 738    
Floor mats 130    
Bodyside moldings 116    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109    
2.7L V6   940 930
Premium Package     1,790
Options (change) 2,440 1,000 3,000
Options (change) 2,091 940 2,720
Destination 720 695 695
Total Price $24,320 $22,690 $25,670
Total Invoice $22,540 $21,255 $23,785

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,379
Model Year200920102010
ModelSentraOptimaOptima
TrimSE-R Spec VEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4194hp V6194hp V6
TransmissionM6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/60-16215/50-17
Total Price$24,320$22,690$25,670
Adjustments for Features0-2,235-3,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,320$20,455$21,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,280
Total Invoice$22,540$21,255$23,785
Adjustments for Features0-2,094-3,646
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,540$19,161$20,139
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$978

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920102010
ModelSentraOptimaOptima
TrimSE-R Spec VEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter $0$0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
Satellite radio $200$200
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75 $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$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$2,490$4,725$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,235$3,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,094-3,646

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092010
ModelSentraOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in107.1 in
Length179.8 in189.0 in
Width70.5 in71.1 in
Height59.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested87544%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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