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Kia Forte vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,525

Nissan Sentra SR Turbo   
Difference: $785

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,037

Nissan Sentra SR Turbo   
Difference: $595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelForteSentra
TrimEXSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $22,490
Base Invoice $20,410 $21,366
Premium Plus Package 3,900  
Rear spoiler 295  
Cargo net 50 70
Floor mats 125 200
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo mat 95  
Premium Package   2,590
7-speed shiftable CVT   290
Premium Plus Package 3,570  
Rear spoiler 244  
Cargo net 42 49
Floor mats 102 169
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo mat 78  
Premium Package   2,293
7-speed shiftable CVT   275
Options (change) 4,815 3,150
Options (change) 4,327 2,786
Destination 895 885
Total Price $27,310 $26,525
Total Invoice $25,632 $25,037

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $508
Model Year20182018
ModelForteSentra
TrimEXSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4188hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG27/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$27,310$26,525
Adjustments for Features-1,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,135$26,525
Total Invoice$25,632$25,037
Adjustments for Features-1,1030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,529$25,037

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20182018
ModelForteSentra
TrimEXSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,625$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1030

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20182018
ModelForteSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in182.1 in
Width70.1 in69.3 in
Height56.3 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested302568%
Total Not Requested145032%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, rear100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
App support0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested260583%
Total Not Requested52517%

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