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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: $24,215

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $5,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,787

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $5,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelSentraSentraOptimaOptima
TrimSRSLEX TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,910 $20,670 $25,100 $26,500
Base Invoice $18,921 $19,641 $23,455 $24,760
Premium Package 2,230 1,130 2,950 2,950
Navigation Package 720 720    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275      
Floor mats 180 180    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350    
Rear spoiler   340    
Navigation system     1,400 1,400
Premium Package 1,974 1,000 2,635 2,635
Navigation Package 637 637    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233      
Floor mats 148 148    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266    
Rear spoiler   270    
Navigation system     1,250 1,250
Options (change) 3,755 2,720 4,350 4,350
Options (change) 3,258 2,321 3,885 3,885
Destination 825 825 750 750
Total Price $24,490 $24,215 $30,200 $31,600
Total Invoice $23,004 $22,787 $28,090 $29,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,530
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelSentraSentraOptimaOptima
TrimSRSLEX TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4130hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$24,490$24,215$30,200$31,600
Adjustments for Features0-325-2,235-2,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,490$23,890$27,965$28,740
Cost Above Minimum$600$0$0$775
Total Invoice$23,004$22,787$28,090$29,395
Adjustments for Features0-306-2,079-2,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,004$22,481$26,011$26,735
Cost Above Minimum$523$0$0$724

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2015201520122012
ModelSentraSentraOptimaOptima
TrimSRSLEX TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat$40$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 $0$0
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Speaker lights  $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $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 lumbar 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,515$3,840$5,750$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325$2,235$2,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-306-2,079-2,660

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152012
ModelSentraOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.0 in
Length182.1 in190.7 in
Width69.3 in72.1 in
Height58.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,823 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.2 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 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested213086%
Total Not Requested35014%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested92595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested98074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested92595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested42514%
Total Not Requested268086%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested42514%
Total Not Requested258086%

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