2018 Kia Optima vs. 2018 Nissan Sentra NISMO
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2018 Kia Optima
$349 /mo.
2018 Nissan Sentra NISMO
$179 /mo.
What is the main difference between Optima and Sentra NISMO?
Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, market segment, fuel economy, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the modifications, starting price, horsepower, and ground shadow size. First of all, the 2018 Kia Optima is priced $3,190 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2018 Nissan Sentra NISMO. Also, the 2018 Optima pulls more horsepower than the 2018 Sentra NISMO. In addition, the Optima has a slightly larger body than the Sentra NISMO. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, fuel economy, height, and maximum occupancy.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 2.4 L, Auto, FWD
- 1.6 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
- 1.6 L, Turbo, Man, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$22,600
$25,790
Engine
Engine
2.4L Inline-4
1.6L Inline-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
185 hp
188 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
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City MPG
City MPG
23 - 25 MPG
25 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
32 - 36 MPG
30 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
26 - 29 MPG
27 MPG
Width
Width
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
73.2 in
69.3 in
Length
Length
191.1 in
183.6 in
Height
Height
57.7 in
58.9 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
110.4 in
106.3 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
97.1 ft2
88.4 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.8 in
39.4 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
45.5 in
42.5 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
58.1 in
54.7 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.8 in
36.7 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.6 in
37.4 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
56.4 in
53.9 in
Costs
2018 Kia Optima
2018 Nissan Sentra NISMO
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,850 - $2,300
$2,600
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$349 (2018 Kia Optima S Auto)
$179 (2018 Nissan Sentra NISMO Manual)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$17,413 - $17,863
$12,043
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