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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: $23,340

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,565

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,423

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182007
ModelSentraOptima
TrimSR TurboEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,490 $19,395
Base Invoice $21,366 $18,045
Premium Package 2,590  
Floor mats 200  
7-speed shiftable CVT 290  
2.7L V6   1,005
Rear spoiler   200
Leather seating surfaces   600
Convenience Package   700
Sunroof   800
Premium Package 2,293  
Floor mats 169  
7-speed shiftable CVT 275  
2.7L V6   845
Rear spoiler   160
Leather seating surfaces   535
Convenience Package   625
Sunroof   715
Options (change) 3,080 3,305
Options (change) 2,737 2,880
Destination 885 640
Total Price $26,455 $23,340
Total Invoice $24,988 $21,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Sentra SR Turbo
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79
Model Year20182007
ModelSentraOptima
TrimSR TurboEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine188hp I4185hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/33 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/60-16
Total Price$26,455$23,340
Adjustments for Features-3,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,915$23,340
Total Invoice$24,988$21,565
Adjustments for Features-3,3440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,644$21,565

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182007
ModelSentraOptima
TrimSR TurboEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Navigation system$600 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$5,590$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3440

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182007
ModelSentraOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length182.1 in186.4 in
Width69.3 in71.1 in
Height58.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.0 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 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested148047%
Total Not Requested165053%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

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