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Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,675

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $3,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,545

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $2,954

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009200920092009
ModelSpectraSentraSentraSentraSentra
TrimSX2.0S2.0SLSE-RSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $17,760 $19,660 $20,660 $21,160
Base Invoice $14,980 $16,567 $18,334 $19,265 $19,729
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400        
Sunroof 700 750 850 1,000 750
Bodyside moldings   150 150 150 150
Floor mats   165 165 165 165
Rear spoiler   210 210    
Alloy wheels   350      
Convenience Plus Package   850      
Mud guards   140 140    
Cargo organizer     150    
Audio Package       850 850
Limited-slip front differential         400
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360        
Sunroof 625 651 738 867 651
Bodyside moldings   116 116 116 116
Floor mats   130 130 130 130
Rear spoiler   167 167    
Alloy wheels   304      
Convenience Plus Package   738      
Mud guards   106 106    
Cargo organizer     130    
Audio Package       738 738
Limited-slip front differential         347
Options (change) 1,100 2,615 1,665 2,165 2,315
Options (change) 985 2,212 1,387 1,851 1,982
Destination 580 720 720 720 720
Total Price $17,675 $21,095 $22,045 $23,545 $24,195
Total Invoice $16,545 $19,499 $20,441 $21,836 $22,431

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $920
Model Year20062009200920092009
ModelSpectraSentraSentraSentraSentra
TrimSX2.0S2.0SLSE-RSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4140hp I4140hp I4177hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM5M6CVTCVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6160, 6160, 6340, 8340, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$17,675$21,095$22,045$23,545$24,195
Adjustments for Features0-1,510-3,210-1,870-1,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,675$19,585$18,835$21,675$23,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0$2,840$4,290
Total Invoice$16,545$19,499$20,441$21,836$22,431
Adjustments for Features0-1,396-2,976-1,734-992
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,545$18,103$17,465$20,102$21,439
Cost Above Minimum$0$638$0$2,637$3,974

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20062009200920092009
ModelSpectraSentraSentraSentraSentra
TrimSX2.0S2.0SLSE-RSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150  $150
CVT  $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40  
Cargo organizer $100$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential    $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125  
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Heated mirrors$25    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated front seats  $200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$695$2,205$3,905$2,565$1,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,510$3,210$1,870$1,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,396-2,976-1,734-992

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20062009
ModelSpectraSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in105.7 in
Length176.4 in179.8 in
Width68.3 in70.5 in
Height57.9 in59.5 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.2,854 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Total Requested90092%
Total Not Requested808%
Convenience Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested15023%
Total Not Requested49077%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested90076%
Total Not Requested28024%
Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested140100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested90073%
Total Not Requested33027%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Total Requested90092%
Total Not Requested808%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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