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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: $20,765

Kia Forte S   
Difference: $1,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,684

Kia Forte S   
Difference: $1,004

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelForteSentra
TrimSSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,300 $21,160
Base Invoice $18,318 $19,729
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125 165
Cargo mat 95  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   125
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102 130
Cargo mat 78  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   109
Options (change) 570 290
Options (change) 471 239
Destination 895 720
Total Price $20,765 $22,170
Total Invoice $19,684 $20,688

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,663
Model Year20182009
ModelForteSentra
TrimSSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$20,765$22,170
Adjustments for Features-2,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,960$22,170
Total Invoice$19,684$20,688
Adjustments for Features-2,6590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,025$20,688

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20182009
ModelForteSentra
TrimSSE-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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Temporary spare tire $150
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Metal pedals $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,650$845
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6590

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20182009
ModelForteSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in105.7 in
Length179.5 in179.8 in
Width70.1 in70.5 in
Height56.3 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.3,078 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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