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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: $23,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,049

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
ModelSentraOptima
TrimSR TurboEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,990 $19,100
Base Invoice $20,892 $17,605
Premium Package 2,590  
Floor mats 200 85
7-speed shiftable CVT 0  
Leather Package   1,000
Rear spoiler   220
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
2.7L V6   1,300
Premium Package 2,293  
Floor mats 169 65
7-speed shiftable CVT 0  
Leather Package   890
Rear spoiler   169
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
2.7L V6   1,020
Options (change) 2,790 3,400
Options (change) 2,462 2,854
Destination 885 590
Total Price $25,665 $23,090
Total Invoice $24,239 $21,049

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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: $1,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $696
Model Year20172006
ModelSentraOptima
TrimSR TurboEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine188hp I4170hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/33 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$25,665$23,090
Adjustments for Features-4,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,550$23,090
Total Invoice$24,239$21,049
Adjustments for Features-3,8860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,353$21,049

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172006
ModelSentraOptima
TrimSR TurboEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,840$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8860

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172006
ModelSentraOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length182.1 in185.8 in
Width69.3 in71.5 in
Height58.9 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.3,279 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft313.6 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 lighting150No
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 system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested148048%
Total Not Requested162552%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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