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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: $23,485

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $180

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,742

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013
ModelForteSentra
TrimSXSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,300 $19,590
Base Invoice $18,380 $18,270
Leather Package 1,000 1,030
Sunroof 750  
Technology Package 1,800  
Cargo net 40 55
Premium Package   1,200
Navigation Package   650
Floor mats   170
Leather Package 870 894
Sunroof 655  
Technology Package 1,570  
Cargo net 32 47
Premium Package   1,041
Navigation Package   564
Floor mats   136
Options (change) 3,590 3,105
Options (change) 3,127 2,682
Destination 775 790
Total Price $23,665 $23,485
Total Invoice $22,282 $21,742

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $366
Model Year20132013
ModelForteSentra
TrimSXSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT
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$23,665$23,485
Adjustments for Features-1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,480$23,485
Total Invoice$22,282$21,742
Adjustments for Features-1740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,108$21,742

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20132013
ModelForteSentra
TrimSXSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Metal pedals$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$1,450$1,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1740

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Nissan Sentra features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20132013
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 Weight2,730 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Nissan Sentra specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%

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, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested90092%
Total Not Requested758%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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