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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: $25,810

Nissan Sentra SR Turbo   
Difference: $8,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,341

Nissan Sentra SR Turbo   
Difference: $7,417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelSentraOptimaOptima
TrimSR TurboSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,990 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $20,892 $25,023 $33,481
Floor mats 200    
Premium Package 2,590    
Cargo net 70 50 50
Door sill trim plates 75    
SX Base Package   3,085  
Launch Edition   2,900  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Floor mats 169    
Premium Package 2,293    
Cargo net 49 42 42
Door sill trim plates 53    
SX Base Package   2,842  
Launch Edition   2,665  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Options (change) 2,935 6,385 400
Options (change) 2,564 5,840 333
Destination 885 895 895
Total Price $25,810 $34,135 $37,385
Total Invoice $24,341 $31,758 $34,709

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,021
Model Year201720172017
ModelSentraOptimaOptima
TrimSR TurboSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine188hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/32 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$25,810$34,135$37,385
Adjustments for Features0-4,725-7,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,810$29,410$29,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$24,341$31,758$34,709
Adjustments for Features0-4,396-6,963
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,341$27,362$27,746
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$384

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201720172017
ModelSentraOptimaOptima
TrimSR TurboSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200
Interior trim, special color $0 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,025$7,750$10,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,725$7,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,396-6,963

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172017
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 Weight3,009 lb.3,494 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 SR Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested273088%
Total Not Requested37512%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Launch Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Interior trim, special color0No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested45014%
Total Not Requested280086%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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