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Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,770

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $9,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,856

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $9,259

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelSorentoSorentoSentra
TrimEX V6SX V6SE-R Spec V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,950 $33,150 $20,620
Base Invoice $26,490 $31,125 $19,228
Limited Package 2,000    
Premium Package 3,300    
Floor mats 115 115 120
Panoramic sunroof   1,500  
Upgrade Package     2,600
Mud guards     150
Bodyside moldings     150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     130
Interior ambient lighting     240
Limited Package 1,785    
Premium Package 2,945    
Floor mats 95 95 94
Panoramic sunroof   1,340  
Upgrade Package     2,255
Mud guards     115
Bodyside moldings     120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     112
Interior ambient lighting     172
Options (change) 5,415 1,615 3,390
Options (change) 4,825 1,435 2,868
Destination 800 800 760
Total Price $34,165 $35,565 $24,770
Total Invoice $32,115 $33,360 $22,856

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,303
Model Year201220122011
ModelSorentoSorentoSentra
TrimEX V6SX V6SE-R Spec V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6276hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/26 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10340, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/45-17
Total Price$34,165$35,565$24,770
Adjustments for Features-7,400-8,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,765$27,500$24,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$0
Total Invoice$32,115$33,360$22,856
Adjustments for Features-6,956-7,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,159$25,795$22,856
Cost Above Minimum$0$636$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201220122011
ModelSorentoSorentoSentra
TrimEX V6SX V6SE-R Spec V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50  
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$9,675$10,340$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,400$8,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,956-7,5650

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122011
ModelSorentoSentra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in105.7 in
Length183.9 in179.8 in
Width74.2 in70.5 in
Height67.3 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,781 lb.3,078 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.5 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.1 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested75064%
Total Not Requested42536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1504%
Total Not Requested330096%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip front differential500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested198070%
Total Not Requested85030%

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