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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: $3,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,545

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $2,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelSpectraSentraSentraSentraSentra
TrimSX2.0SR2.0SLSE-RSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $18,360 $19,760 $20,490 $20,990
Base Invoice $14,980 $17,125 $18,428 $19,107 $19,571
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400        
Sunroof 700        
Special Edition Package   1,300      
Mud guards   160 160    
Floor mats   120 120 120 120
Bodyside moldings   155   155 155
Special Value Package     990    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360        
Sunroof 625        
Special Edition Package   1,127      
Mud guards   118 118    
Floor mats   94 94 94 94
Bodyside moldings   123   123 123
Special Value Package     859    
Options (change) 1,100 1,735 1,270 275 275
Options (change) 985 1,462 1,071 217 217
Destination 580 780 780 780 780
Total Price $17,675 $20,875 $21,810 $21,545 $22,045
Total Invoice $16,545 $19,367 $20,279 $20,104 $20,568

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Spectra SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Sentra 2.0SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $80
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71
Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelSpectraSentraSentraSentraSentra
TrimSX2.0SR2.0SLSE-RSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4140hp I4140hp I4177hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM5CVTCVTCVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6160, 6160, 6160, 6160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$17,675$20,875$21,810$21,545$22,045
Adjustments for Features-250-3,370-3,520-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,425$17,505$18,290$20,495$22,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$785$2,990$4,540
Total Invoice$16,545$19,367$20,279$20,104$20,568
Adjustments for Features-234-3,127-3,273-9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,311$16,240$17,006$19,124$20,568
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$766$2,884$4,328

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelSpectraSentraSentraSentraSentra
TrimSX2.0SR2.0SLSE-RSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
CVT $1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $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
Rearview camera  $200  
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0    
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125  
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100  
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600  
Satellite radio $200$200  
Traffic information $25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Heated mirrors$25    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50  
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
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$1,470$4,590$4,740$2,270$1,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$3,370$3,520$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-234-3,127-3,273-9800

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20062012
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 2.0SR

Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Cargo net40No
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600No
Satellite radio200No
Traffic information25No
USB port-75No
Total Requested105046%
Total Not Requested122054%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Special Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested92051%

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