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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: $24,365

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $725

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,937

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $413

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162010
ModelSentraSentraOptima
TrimSRSLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,410 $22,170 $20,995
Base Invoice $19,395 $21,063 $19,620
Premium Package 2,590 1,130 2,200
Floor mats 180 180  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350  
Navigation system     1,200
Premium Package 2,293 1,000 1,960
Floor mats 148 148  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266  
Navigation system     1,075
Options (change) 3,120 1,660 3,400
Options (change) 2,707 1,414 3,035
Destination 835 835 695
Total Price $24,365 $24,665 $25,090
Total Invoice $22,937 $23,312 $23,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,792
Model Year201620162010
ModelSentraSentraOptima
TrimSRSLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4130hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$24,365$24,665$25,090
Adjustments for Features-1,465-1,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,900$23,100$25,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0
Total Invoice$22,937$23,312$23,350
Adjustments for Features-1,379-1,4790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,558$21,833$23,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201620162010
ModelSentraSentraOptima
TrimSRSLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Total Value of Features$3,440$3,540$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,465$1,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,379-1,4790

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162010
ModelSentraOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length182.1 in189.0 in
Width69.3 in71.1 in
Height58.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,849 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested313078%
Total Not Requested87522%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110044%
Total Not Requested140056%

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