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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: $24,405

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $5,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,723

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $5,543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420172017201720172017
ModelSentraOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSLEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,640 $25,440 $30,990 $35,210 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $18,521 $23,755 $28,752 $32,743 $25,023 $33,481
Leather Package 1,030          
Navigation Package 800          
Premium Package 1,200 3,600        
Floor mats 180          
Cargo net 55 50 50 50 50 50
Rear spoiler 340          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350          
Universal garage door opener   350 350   350  
Cargo mat     95 95    
SX Base Package         3,085  
Leather Package 904          
Navigation Package 702          
Premium Package 1,053 3,283        
Floor mats 148          
Cargo net 49 42 42 42 42 42
Rear spoiler 270          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266          
Universal garage door opener   291 291   291  
Cargo mat     78 78    
SX Base Package         2,842  
Options (change) 3,955 4,000 495 145 3,485 50
Options (change) 3,392 3,616 411 120 3,175 42
Destination 810 895 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,919 0 0
Total Price $24,405 $30,335 $32,380 $31,331 $31,235 $37,035
Total Invoice $22,723 $28,266 $30,058 $28,839 $29,093 $34,418

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,678
Model Year201420172017201720172017
ModelSentraOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSLEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$24,405$30,335$32,380$31,331$31,235$37,035
Adjustments for Features0-3,075-700-400-2,325-7,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,405$27,260$31,680$30,931$28,910$29,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,420$3,671$1,650$1,875
Total Invoice$22,723$28,266$30,058$28,839$29,093$34,418
Adjustments for Features0-2,865-650-368-2,166-7,342
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,723$25,401$29,408$28,471$26,927$27,076
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,007$3,070$1,526$1,675

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201420172017201720172017
ModelSentraOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSLEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX Limited
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100$100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125$125$125
Sunshades, second row    $125$125
Universal garage door opener $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
Around view cameras     $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
Blind spot warning system $200   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100   $100
Forward collision warning     $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning     $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250   $250
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150   $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack   $0  
3.3 kW onboard charger   $0  
Automatic start / stop  $150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0  
Body kit  $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200   $1200
Rear spoiler$200   $200$200
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100
CD player$125     
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50     
Surround sound  $250$250 $250
Traffic + travel information$25     
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Wireless charging station     $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Compass$0$0$0 $0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100  
Fog lights$125     
Interior ambient lighting $150   $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25  
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   $300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats     $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200     
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels    $350 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,825$6,900$4,525$4,225$6,150$11,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,075$700$400$2,325$7,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,865-650-368-2,166-7,342

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142017
ModelSentraOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length182.1 in191.1 in
Width69.3 in73.2 in
Height58.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,823 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested87524%
Total Not Requested270076%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested122547%
Total Not Requested137553%

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