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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: $23,625

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $180

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,033

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $217

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132010
ModelForteSentra
TrimSXSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,300 $20,080
Base Invoice $18,380 $18,725
Technology Package 1,800  
Sunroof 750  
Leather Package 1,000  
Upgrade Package   2,200
Mud guards   140
Navigation system   400
Floor mats   110
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   125
Technology Package 1,570  
Sunroof 655  
Leather Package 870  
Upgrade Package   1,908
Mud guards   106
Navigation system   347
Floor mats   88
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   109
Options (change) 3,550 2,975
Options (change) 3,095 2,558
Destination 775 750
Total Price $23,625 $23,805
Total Invoice $22,250 $22,033

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,632
Model Year20132010
ModelForteSentra
TrimSXSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6340, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$23,625$23,805
Adjustments for Features-3,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,600$23,805
Total Invoice$22,250$22,033
Adjustments for Features-2,8490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,401$22,033

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20132010
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 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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$4,025$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8490

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20132010
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 Weight2,898 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Nissan Sentra specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Total Requested82558%
Total Not Requested60042%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested15012%
Total Not Requested112588%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Limited-slip front differential500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested138062%
Total Not Requested85038%

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