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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: $24,620

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $3,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,736

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $3,473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelSentraOptimaOptima
TrimSE-R Spec VSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,620 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $19,228 $25,023 $33,481
Upgrade Package 2,600    
Mud guards 150    
Floor mats 120    
Interior ambient lighting 240    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 130    
Universal garage door opener   350  
Upgrade Package 2,255    
Mud guards 115    
Floor mats 94    
Interior ambient lighting 172    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 112    
Universal garage door opener   291  
Options (change) 3,240 350 0
Options (change) 2,748 291 0
Destination 760 895 895
Total Price $24,620 $28,100 $36,985
Total Invoice $22,736 $26,209 $34,376

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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: $465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $661
Model Year201120172017
ModelSentraOptimaOptima
TrimSE-R Spec VSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$24,620$28,100$36,985
Adjustments for Features0-3,015-11,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,620$25,085$25,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$885
Total Invoice$22,736$26,209$34,376
Adjustments for Features0-2,812-10,238
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,736$23,397$24,138
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$741

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120172017
ModelSentraOptimaOptima
TrimSE-R Spec VSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key  $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit$0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0 
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,500$6,515$14,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,015$11,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,812-10,238

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112017
ModelSentraOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in110.4 in
Length179.8 in191.1 in
Width70.5 in73.2 in
Height59.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip front differential500No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested198070%
Total Not Requested85030%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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