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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: $18,745

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $3,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,525

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $3,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelSpectraSentraSentraSentra
TrimSXSVSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $17,390 $18,690 $19,590
Base Invoice $14,955 $16,223 $17,433 $18,270
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Sunroof 700      
4-speed automatic 1,000      
Premium Package   1,200 1,200 1,200
Navigation Package   650 650 650
Driver's Package   1,000 1,080  
Floor mats   170 170 170
Rear spoiler   295   295
Fog lights   310    
Alloy wheels   975    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360      
Sunroof 625      
4-speed automatic 935      
Premium Package   1,041 1,041 1,041
Navigation Package   564 564 564
Driver's Package   867 936  
Floor mats   136 136 136
Rear spoiler   240   240
Fog lights   219    
Alloy wheels   705    
Options (change) 2,100 4,600 3,100 2,315
Options (change) 1,920 3,772 2,677 1,981
Destination 650 790 790 790
Total Price $18,745 $22,780 $22,580 $22,695
Total Invoice $17,525 $20,785 $20,900 $21,041

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $577
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelSpectraSentraSentraSentra
TrimSXSVSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4130hp I4130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionA4CVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG30/39 MPG30/39 MPG30/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/55-16205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$18,745$22,780$22,580$22,695
Adjustments for Features0-2,795-2,970-3,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,745$19,985$19,610$19,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$460$85$0
Total Invoice$17,525$20,785$20,900$21,041
Adjustments for Features0-2,550-2,749-2,939
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,525$18,235$18,151$18,102
Cost Above Minimum$0$133$49$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2008201320132013
ModelSpectraSentraSentraSentra
TrimSXSVSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
CVT $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Navigation system $600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors$25  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Metal pedals$75   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$1,345$4,140$4,315$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,795$2,970$3,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,550-2,749-2,939

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082013
ModelSpectraSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in106.3 in
Length177.2 in182.1 in
Width68.3 in69.3 in
Height57.9 in58.9 in
Curb Weight2,767 lb.2,825 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90061%
Total Not Requested58039%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%
Driver's Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Proximity key250No
USB port25No
Total Requested15018%
Total Not Requested70082%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90061%
Total Not Requested58039%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%
Driver's Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
USB port25No
Automatic headlights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested30030%
Total Not Requested70070%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90061%
Total Not Requested58039%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%

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