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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: $19,340

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,372

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelForteSentra
TrimEXSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,600 $21,990
Base Invoice $16,760 $20,892
Premium Package 950  
Cargo net 40 70
Floor mats   200
7-speed shiftable CVT   0
Premium Package 830  
Cargo net 32 49
Floor mats   169
7-speed shiftable CVT   0
Options (change) 990 270
Options (change) 862 218
Destination 750 885
Total Price $19,340 $23,145
Total Invoice $18,372 $21,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,594
Model Year20122017
ModelForteSentra
TrimEXSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4188hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG27/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$19,340$23,145
Adjustments for Features0-2,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,340$21,010
Total Invoice$18,372$21,995
Adjustments for Features0-2,029
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,372$19,966

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122017
ModelForteSentra
TrimEXSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$1,225$3,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,029

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122017
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 Weight2,769 lb.3,076 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
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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