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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: $24,225

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $6,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,575

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $6,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420152015201520152015
ModelSentraOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSLEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,640 $24,190 $32,150 $25,790 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $18,521 $22,801 $29,815 $24,133 $25,920 $33,140
Premium Package 1,200 3,300     3,300  
Navigation Package 800          
Leather Package 1,030          
Cargo net 55 50 50 50 50 50
Rear spoiler 340          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350          
Technology Package   2,400 2,350   2,400  
Premium Tech Package       4,600    
Premium Package 1,053 3,060     3,060  
Navigation Package 702          
Leather Package 904          
Cargo net 49 42 42 42 42 42
Rear spoiler 270          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266          
Technology Package   2,230 2,185   2,230  
Premium Tech Package       4,270    
Options (change) 3,775 5,750 2,400 4,650 5,750 50
Options (change) 3,244 5,332 2,227 4,312 5,332 42
Destination 810 825 825 825 825 825
Total Price $24,225 $30,765 $35,375 $31,265 $34,275 $36,375
Total Invoice $22,575 $28,958 $32,867 $29,270 $32,077 $34,007

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,559
Model Year201420152015201520152015
ModelSentraOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSLEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4192hp I4159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8550, 12?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$24,225$30,765$35,375$31,265$34,275$36,375
Adjustments for Features0-3,000-3,950-3,275-3,975-5,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,225$27,765$31,425$27,990$30,300$31,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,660$225$2,535$3,285
Total Invoice$22,575$28,958$32,867$29,270$32,077$34,007
Adjustments for Features0-2,824-3,670-3,066-3,720-4,978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,575$26,134$29,197$26,204$28,357$29,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,063$70$2,223$2,895

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201420152015201520152015
ModelSentraOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSLEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100  $100
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250
Temporary spare tire$150     
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100   
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200  $200
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25     
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Speaker lights $100$100$100$100$100
Xenon HID headlights  $500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim     $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     $850
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,325$6,325$7,275$6,600$7,300$8,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,000$3,950$3,275$3,975$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,824-3,670-3,066-3,720-4,978

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142015
ModelSentraOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.0 in
Length182.1 in190.7 in
Width69.3 in72.1 in
Height58.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,823 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested95097%
Total Not Requested253%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested45013%
Total Not Requested292587%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested117526%
Total Not Requested337574%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested45014%
Total Not Requested282586%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%

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