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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: $25,215

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $7,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,857

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $6,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182011
ModelSentraSentraSentraOptima
TrimSRSLSR TurboHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,500 $23,440 $22,490 $26,500
Base Invoice $19,481 $22,267 $21,366 $24,760
Premium Package 3,560   2,590  
Floor mats 200 200 200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350 350  
Rear spoiler   340    
Premium Technology Package       5,000
Premium Package 3,150   2,293  
Floor mats 169 169 169  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266 266  
Rear spoiler   270    
Premium Technology Package       4,465
Options (change) 4,110 890 3,140 5,000
Options (change) 3,585 705 2,728 4,465
Destination 885 885 885 750
Total Price $25,495 $25,215 $26,515 $32,250
Total Invoice $23,951 $23,857 $24,979 $29,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,396
Model Year2018201820182011
ModelSentraSentraSentraOptima
TrimSRSLSR TurboHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4130hp I4188hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$25,495$25,215$26,515$32,250
Adjustments for Features-1,900-1,8750-1,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,595$23,340$26,515$30,640
Cost Above Minimum$255$0$3,175$0
Total Invoice$23,951$23,857$24,979$29,975
Adjustments for Features-1,785-1,7740-1,496
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,166$22,083$24,979$28,479
Cost Above Minimum$83$0$2,896$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2018201820182011
ModelSentraSentraSentraOptima
TrimSRSLSR TurboHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Speaker lights   $100
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats   $200
Memory system, driver seat   $200
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 
Total Value of Features$4,815$4,790$2,915$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,900$1,875$0$1,610
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,785-1,7740-1,496

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182011
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.3,207 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?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
App support0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested333079%
Total Not Requested90021%

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 seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
App support0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested243078%
Total Not Requested70022%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Total Requested290050%
Total Not Requested295050%

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