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2006 Kia Optima EX

2006 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Standards and Options

Pricing

Kia Optima

Nissan Sentra

MSRP

$19,100

$18,300

Invoice Price

$17,420

$17,020

Destination Charges

$590

$605

Air Conditioning. Health, Ventilation

Kia Optima

Nissan Sentra

Air Conditioning

Standard

Automatic Climate Control

Standard

N/A

Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter

N/A

Option

Rear HVAC Ducts

Standard

Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

Standard

Rear Seat HVAC Controls

N/A

Entertainment, Communication, Navigation

Kia Optima

Nissan Sentra

CD Changer

Option

CD Player

Standard

Cassette Player

Standard

Option

DVD Player

N/A

Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone

N/A

Navigational Aid

N/A

Radio

Standard

Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories

N/A

Subwoofer

N/A

Option

Telematic Systems

N/A

Exterior

Kia Optima

Nissan Sentra

Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board

N/A

Bumper Step Up

N/A

Front Air Dam

Standard

N/A

Metallic Paint

N/A

Standard

Power Sliding Side Van Door

N/A

Power Trunk Lid

N/A

Rear Spoiler

Option

Standard

Skid Plate or Underbody Protection

N/A

Splash or Mud Guards

Option

Not listed

Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles

N/A

Instrumentation

Kia Optima

Nissan Sentra

Battery Gauge

N/A

Clock

Standard

Compass

N/A

Cruise Control

Standard

Electroluminescent Instrumentation

N/A

Gauges

Standard

Inside Temperature Gauge

N/A

Intelligent Cruise Control

N/A

Night Vision

N/A

Oil Gauge

N/A

Outside Temperature Gauge

N/A

Standard

Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator

N/A

Standard

Steering Wheel Mounted Controls

Standard

Tachometer

Standard

Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor

N/A

Trip Computer

N/A

Standard

Lighting

Kia Optima

Nissan Sentra

Automatic Headlights

Standard

N/A

Cornering Lights

N/A

Daytime Running Lights

N/A

Fog Lights

Standard

Halogen Headlights

Standard

Headlight Washers

N/A

High Intensity Discharge Headlights

N/A

Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights

N/A

Roof

Kia Optima

Nissan Sentra

Power Sunroof/Moonroof

Standard

Option

Removable/Convertible Top

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof

Standard

Option

Tires and Wheels

Kia Optima

Nissan Sentra

Alloy Wheels

Standard

Chrome Wheels

N/A

Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier

N/A

Full Size Spare Tire

N/A

Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans

N/A

Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires

N/A

Steel Wheels

N/A

Underbody Tire Carrier

N/A

Windows/Mirrors/Wipers

Kia Optima

Nissan Sentra

Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir

N/A

Glass Rear Window on Convertible

N/A

Heated Exterior Mirror

Standard

N/A

Heated Washer System

N/A

Heated Windshield Glass

N/A

Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror

Standard

Option

Interval Wipers

Standard

Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror

N/A

Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror

Standard

Power Backlight Window

N/A

Rain Sensing Wipers

N/A

Rear Wiper

N/A

Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window

N/A

Tinted Glass

Standard

Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval

N/A

Windshield Wiper De-Icer

N/A

Capacities and Dimensions

General

Kia Optima

Nissan Sentra

Body Style

Family Sedan

Sports Sedan

EPA Classification

MIDSIZE

COMPACT

Turbo

Drive Train

Kia Optima

Nissan Sentra

City MPG

Combined MPG

Displacement (CC)

2351

2500

Driveline

FWD

Final Drive Ratio

3.77

4.13

Fuel Capacity (gal)

17.2

13.2

Fuel System

MPFI

SEFI

Fuel Type

Gas

Gas Guzzler Tax

Highway MPG

Horsepower @ RPM

138@5500

175@6000

PowerToWeightRatio

23.9

15.5

RPM @ Peak Horsepower

5500

6000

Standard Transmission

4 Speed Automatic

6 Speed Manual

Torque @ RPM

147@3000

180@4000

Transmission Speeds

Transmission Type

Type of Engine

2.4L I4

2.5L I4

Valves

Exterior

Kia Optima

Nissan Sentra

Crash Test Rating

4*/4*

Curb weight (lbs)

3301

2710

Overall Height (in)

55.5

Overall Length (in)

185.8

177.5

Overall Width (in)

71.5

67.3

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

99.8

Interior - Cargo - Carrying

Kia Optima

Nissan Sentra

Trunk Volume (cu ft)

Interior - Passengers

Kia Optima

Nissan Sentra

Headroom front (in)

39.0

39.9

Headroom rear (in)

37.6

37.0

Hip room front (in)

55.8

52.1

Hip room rear (in)

54.4

52.3

Leg room front (in)

43.3

41.6

Leg room rear (in)

36.2

33.7

Passenger Volume

100

Seating Capacity - Maximum

Seating capacity - Standard

Shoulder room front (in)

56.9

52.5

Shoulder room rear (in)

55.7

52.6

Suspension

Kia Optima

Nissan Sentra

Front suspension

Ind

Ground Clearance (in)

6.1

4.5

Rear Suspension

Ind

Track Front

60.6

57.7

Track Rear

59.8

56.9

Towing

Kia Optima

Nissan Sentra

Tow Capacity (Maximum)

1000

Tow Capacity Standard

1000

Turning Radius

Kia Optima

Nissan Sentra

Steering Diameter Left

34.1

38.4

Steering Diameter Right

34.1

38.4

Warranty

Kia Optima

Nissan Sentra

Powertrain Miles

100000

60000

Powertrain Time (Months)

120

Rust Miles

100000

Rust Time (Months)

Warranty - Basic Miles

60000

36000

Warranty - Basic Time (Months)

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