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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: $20,110

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,012

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
ModelForteSentra
TrimSXSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,495 $19,590
Base Invoice $16,660 $18,270
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180  
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Sunroof 700  
Cargo net 40 55
Premium Package   1,200
Navigation Package   650
Leather Package   1,030
Floor mats   170
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145  
Leather seating surfaces 870  
Sunroof 610  
Cargo net 32 47
Premium Package   1,041
Navigation Package   564
Leather Package   894
Floor mats   136
Options (change) 1,920 3,105
Options (change) 1,657 2,682
Destination 695 790
Total Price $20,110 $23,485
Total Invoice $19,012 $21,742

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $559
Model Year20102013
ModelForteSentra
TrimSXSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionM6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$20,110$23,485
Adjustments for Features0-2,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,110$21,140
Total Invoice$19,012$21,742
Adjustments for Features0-2,171
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,012$19,571

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20102013
ModelForteSentra
TrimSXSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Metal pedals$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$295$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,171

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20102013
ModelForteSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length178.3 in182.1 in
Width69.9 in69.3 in
Height57.5 in58.9 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.2,823 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105071%
Total Not Requested43029%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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