Nissan Sentra Nissan Sentra 2019 Kia Optima Kia Optima 2015

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,775

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $9,500

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192019201520152015
ModelSentraSentraSentraOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSRSLSR TurboHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $23,120 $22,670 $32,150 $27,700 $35,500
Premium Package 3,560   2,590   3,300  
Cargo net 70 70 70 50 50 50
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350 350      
Rear spoiler   340        
Metal pedals     145      
Technology Package       2,350 2,400  
Premium Package 3,150   2,293   3,060  
Cargo net 49 49 49 42 42 42
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266 266      
Rear spoiler   270        
Metal pedals     100      
Technology Package       2,185 2,230  
Options (change) 3,980 760 3,155 2,400 5,750 50
Options (change) 3,465 585 2,708 2,227 5,332 42
Destination 895 895 895 825 825 825
Total Price $25,565 $24,775 $26,720 $35,375 $34,275 $36,375

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Nissan Sentra dealer quotes or Kia Optima dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,921
Model Year201920192019201520152015
ModelSentraSentraSentraOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSRSLSR TurboHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4130hp I4188hp I4159hp I4 H274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8550, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$25,565$24,775$26,720$35,375$34,275$36,375
Adjustments for Features-1,825-1,8000-2,950-2,975-4,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,740$22,975$26,720$32,425$31,300$32,050
Cost Above Minimum$765$0$3,745$1,125$0$750

Return to top

Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201920192019201520152015
ModelSentraSentraSentraOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSRSLSR TurboHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000    
6-speed manual  $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Cruise control  $150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel   $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200    
Forward collision warning$200$200    
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100   
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through   $100  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration   $50$50$50
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Infotainment 
HD radio   $50$50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0$0   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0   
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Traffic information   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0$0$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   
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Speaker lights   $100$100$100
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75 $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Wood trim     $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     $850
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,150$5,125$3,325$6,275$6,300$7,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,825$1,800$0$2,950$2,975$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-311-1080-2,741-2,784-4,043

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20192015
ModelSentraOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.0 in
Length182.1 in190.7 in
Width69.3 in72.1 in
Height58.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,849 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.3 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
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
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested365586%
Total Not Requested57514%

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
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested275588%
Total Not Requested37512%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30017%
Total Not Requested145083%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested47515%
Total Not Requested280085%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested102580%
Total Not Requested25020%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Nissan models.