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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: $24,170

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $4,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,424

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $4,596

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelSentraOptima
TrimSE-R Spec VSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,160 $26,200
Base Invoice $19,729 $24,480
Sunroof 750  
Limited-slip front differential 400  
Audio Package 850  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125  
Floor mats 165  
Premium Package   2,000
Sunroof 651  
Limited-slip front differential 347  
Audio Package 738  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109  
Floor mats 130  
Premium Package   1,790
Options (change) 2,290 2,000
Options (change) 1,975 1,790
Destination 720 750
Total Price $24,170 $28,950
Total Invoice $22,424 $27,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,037
Model Year20092011
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)340, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$24,170$28,950
Adjustments for Features0-6,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,170$22,915
Total Invoice$22,424$27,020
Adjustments for Features0-5,633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,424$21,387

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092011
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
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Speaker lights $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger 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$2,115$8,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,633

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092011
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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2300100%

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