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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: $20,985

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $695

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,510

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220072007
ModelSentraOptimaOptima
TrimSE-RLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,490 $16,355 $19,395
Base Invoice $19,107 $15,435 $18,045
Bodyside moldings 155    
Floor mats 120    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 135    
Appearance Package   800  
2.7L V6   1,695 1,005
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,295  
Rear spoiler   200 200
Bodyside moldings 123    
Floor mats 94    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 116    
Appearance Package   715  
2.7L V6   1,495 845
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,065  
Rear spoiler   160 160
Options (change) 410 3,990 1,205
Options (change) 333 3,435 1,005
Destination 780 640 640
Total Price $21,680 $20,985 $21,240
Total Invoice $20,220 $19,510 $19,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,113
Model Year201220072007
ModelSentraOptimaOptima
TrimSE-RLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine177hp I4185hp V6185hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/50-17205/60-16
Total Price$21,680$20,985$21,240
Adjustments for Features-3200-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,360$20,985$20,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$695$0
Total Invoice$20,220$19,510$19,690
Adjustments for Features-2980-881
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,922$19,510$18,809
Cost Above Minimum$0$701$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220072007
ModelSentraOptimaOptima
TrimSE-RLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400  
Stability control$400  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input$50  
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height 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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,695$2,375$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$320$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2980-881

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122007
ModelSentraOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in107.1 in
Length179.8 in186.4 in
Width70.5 in71.1 in
Height59.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,102 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.0 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 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested82557%
Total Not Requested62543%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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