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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: $25,190

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $900

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,253

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $1,037

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220102010
ModelSentraOptimaOptima
TrimSE-R Spec VEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,990 $20,995 $21,975
Base Invoice $19,571 $19,620 $20,370
Upgrade Package 2,600    
Mud guards 160    
Floor mats 120    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Bodyside moldings 155    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 135    
2.7L V6   1,000 1,000
Navigation system   1,200 1,200
Premium Package   2,200 2,000
Upgrade Package 2,255    
Mud guards 118    
Floor mats 94    
Interior ambient lighting 196    
Bodyside moldings 123    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 116    
2.7L V6   940 930
Navigation system   1,075 1,075
Premium Package   1,960 1,790
Options (change) 3,420 4,400 4,200
Options (change) 2,902 3,975 3,795
Destination 780 695 695
Total Price $25,190 $26,090 $26,870
Total Invoice $23,253 $24,290 $24,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,803
Model Year201220102010
ModelSentraOptimaOptima
TrimSE-R Spec VEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4194hp V6194hp V6
TransmissionM6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$25,190$26,090$26,870
Adjustments for Features0-3,050-3,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,190$23,040$23,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$830
Total Invoice$23,253$24,290$24,860
Adjustments for Features0-2,840-2,776
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,253$21,450$22,084
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$634

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220102010
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 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear $125$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
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
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  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
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$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$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$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$1,325$4,375$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,050$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,840-2,776

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122010
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

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip front differential500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested178063%
Total Not Requested105037%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90036%
Total Not Requested160064%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested107554%
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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