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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: $24,005

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $4,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,294

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $4,269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920142014
ModelSentraOptimaOptima
TrimSE-R Spec VSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,160 $27,500 $35,300
Base Invoice $19,729 $25,763 $32,963
Sunroof 750    
Limited-slip front differential 400    
Audio Package 850    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125    
Sunroof 651    
Limited-slip front differential 347    
Audio Package 738    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109    
Options (change) 2,125 0 0
Options (change) 1,845 0 0
Destination 720 800 800
Total Price $24,005 $28,300 $36,100
Total Invoice $22,294 $26,563 $33,763

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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: $70
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $303
Model Year200920142014
ModelSentraOptimaOptima
TrimSE-R Spec VSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG20/31 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$24,005$28,300$36,100
Adjustments for Features0-4,225-9,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,005$24,075$26,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,250
Total Invoice$22,294$26,563$33,763
Adjustments for Features0-3,966-9,142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,294$22,597$24,621
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,024

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920142014
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
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents $100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
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
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height 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 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,925$7,150$12,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,225$9,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,966-9,142

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092014
ModelSentraOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in110.0 in
Length179.8 in190.7 in
Width70.5 in72.1 in
Height59.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.3 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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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%

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