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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: $24,185

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $7,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,789

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $6,936

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620132013
ModelSentraSentraOptimaOptima
TrimSRSLSXHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,410 $22,170 $26,800 $31,950
Base Invoice $19,395 $21,063 $25,040 $29,555
Premium Package 2,590 1,130 2,950  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350    
Rear spoiler   340    
Navigation system     1,400  
Premium Package 2,293 1,000 2,635  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266    
Rear spoiler   270    
Navigation system     1,250  
Options (change) 2,940 1,820 4,350 0
Options (change) 2,559 1,536 3,885 0
Destination 835 835 800 800
Total Price $24,185 $24,825 $31,950 $32,750
Total Invoice $22,789 $23,434 $29,725 $30,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,913
Model Year2016201620132013
ModelSentraSentraOptimaOptima
TrimSRSLSXHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4130hp I4274hp I4159hp I4 H
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)205/50-17205/50-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$24,185$24,825$31,950$32,750
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,100-1,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,185$24,525$30,850$31,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$340$0$445
Total Invoice$22,789$23,434$29,725$30,355
Adjustments for Features0-283-1,023-1,349
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,789$23,151$28,702$29,006
Cost Above Minimum$0$362$0$304

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2016201620132013
ModelSentraSentraOptimaOptima
TrimSRSLSXHybrid EX
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 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive, small   $5
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 $25
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Speaker lights  $100$100
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals  $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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$4,475$4,775$5,575$5,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,100$1,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-283-1,023-1,349

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162013
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 Weight2,849 lb.3,224 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?
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 seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested333083%
Total Not Requested67517%

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 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
Media drive, small5No
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested45015%
Total Not Requested258085%

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