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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: $6,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,130

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $6,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelSentraOptima
TrimSE-R Spec VSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,990 $30,500
Base Invoice $19,571 $28,380
Upgrade Package 2,600  
Mud guards 160  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 135  
Floor mats 120  
Upgrade Package 2,255  
Mud guards 118  
Interior ambient lighting 196  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 116  
Floor mats 94  
Options (change) 3,265 0
Options (change) 2,779 0
Destination 780 895
Total Price $25,035 $31,395
Total Invoice $23,130 $29,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $396
Model Year20122018
ModelSentraOptima
TrimSE-R Spec VSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$25,035$31,395
Adjustments for Features0-7,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,035$24,380
Total Invoice$23,130$29,275
Adjustments for Features0-6,541
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,130$22,734

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122018
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
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
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 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors $25
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,875$9,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,541

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122018
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
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested138049%
Total Not Requested145051%

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