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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: $25,435

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $6,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,939

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $5,786

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172013
ModelSentraSentraOptima
TrimSLSR TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,500 $21,990 $26,800
Base Invoice $20,429 $20,892 $25,040
Premium Technology Package 2,360    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350  
Rear spoiler 340    
Premium Package   2,590 2,950
Navigation system     1,400
Premium Technology Package 2,089    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266  
Rear spoiler 270    
Premium Package   2,293 2,635
Navigation system     1,250
Options (change) 3,050 2,940 4,350
Options (change) 2,625 2,559 3,885
Destination 885 885 800
Total Price $25,435 $25,815 $31,950
Total Invoice $23,939 $24,336 $29,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,043
Model Year201720172013
ModelSentraSentraOptima
TrimSLSR TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4188hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionCVTM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$25,435$25,815$31,950
Adjustments for Features-2,2000-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,235$25,815$30,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,580$0
Total Invoice$23,939$24,336$29,725
Adjustments for Features-2,0710-1,814
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,868$24,336$27,911
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,468$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201720172013
ModelSentraSentraOptima
TrimSLSR TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights  $100
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,675$3,475$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,200$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0710-1,814

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172013
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 SL

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested113045%
Total Not Requested140055%

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 surfaces900No
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 Requested153049%
Total Not Requested157551%

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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0Yes
Total Requested45015%
Total Not Requested258085%

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