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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: $20,600

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,595

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,061

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelForteSentra
TrimSXSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $20,570
Base Invoice $18,190 $19,181
Sunroof 750 750
Floor mats   165
Sunroof 655 651
Floor mats   129
Options (change) 750 915
Options (change) 655 780
Destination 750 695
Total Price $20,600 $22,180
Total Invoice $19,595 $20,656

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,330
Model Year20122008
ModelForteSentra
TrimSXSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$20,600$22,180
Adjustments for Features-2,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,215$22,180
Total Invoice$19,595$20,656
Adjustments for Features-2,2690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,326$20,656

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122008
ModelForteSentra
TrimSXSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,925$540
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2690

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122008
ModelForteSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in105.7 in
Length178.3 in179.8 in
Width69.9 in70.5 in
Height57.5 in59.5 in
Curb Weight2,870 lb.3,078 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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