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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: $25,035

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $5,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,130

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $5,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelSentraOptima
TrimSE-R Spec VSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,990 $26,200
Base Invoice $19,571 $24,480
Upgrade Package 2,600  
Mud guards 160  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 135  
Floor mats 120  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Technology Package   2,000
Premium Package   2,000
Upgrade Package 2,255  
Mud guards 118  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 116  
Floor mats 94  
Interior ambient lighting 196  
Technology Package   1,785
Premium Package   1,790
Options (change) 3,265 4,000
Options (change) 2,779 3,575
Destination 780 750
Total Price $25,035 $30,950
Total Invoice $23,130 $28,805

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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: $265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $417
Model Year20122011
ModelSentraOptima
TrimSE-R Spec VSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$25,035$30,950
Adjustments for Features0-5,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,035$25,300
Total Invoice$23,130$28,805
Adjustments for Features0-5,258
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,130$23,547

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122011
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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
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$1,750$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,258

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122011
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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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 camera200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested198070%
Total Not Requested85030%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
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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