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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: $390

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,250

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $421

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320162016
ModelForteSentraSentra
TrimSXSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,300 $20,410 $22,170
Base Invoice $18,380 $19,395 $21,063
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750    
Leather Package 1,000    
Premium Package   2,590 1,130
Floor mats   180 180
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655    
Leather Package 870    
Premium Package   2,293 1,000
Floor mats   148 148
Options (change) 3,550 2,770 1,310
Options (change) 3,095 2,441 1,148
Destination 775 835 835
Total Price $23,625 $24,015 $24,315
Total Invoice $22,250 $22,671 $23,046

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $962
Model Year201320162016
ModelForteSentraSentra
TrimSXSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$23,625$24,015$24,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,465-1,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,625$22,550$22,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200
Total Invoice$22,250$22,671$23,046
Adjustments for Features0-1,383-1,483
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,250$21,288$21,563
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201320162016
ModelForteSentraSentra
TrimSXSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$1,700$3,165$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,465$1,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,383-1,483

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20132016
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.2,849 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 SX

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested273068%
Total Not Requested127532%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested98066%
Total Not Requested50034%

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