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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: $18,550

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $3,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,335

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $3,106

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelSpectraSentraSentraSentra
TrimSX2.0SLSE-RSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,450 $19,660 $20,660 $21,160
Base Invoice $15,380 $18,334 $19,265 $19,729
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Sunroof 750 850 1,000 750
CD changer, in-dash 300      
Bodyside moldings   150 150 150
Floor mats   165 165 165
Rear spoiler   210    
Mud guards   140    
Cargo organizer   150    
Audio Package     850 850
Limited-slip front differential       400
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360      
Sunroof 675 738 867 651
CD changer, in-dash 270      
Bodyside moldings   116 116 116
Floor mats   130 130 130
Rear spoiler   167    
Mud guards   106    
Cargo organizer   130    
Audio Package     738 738
Limited-slip front differential       347
Options (change) 1,450 1,665 2,165 2,315
Options (change) 1,305 1,387 1,851 1,982
Destination 650 720 720 720
Total Price $18,550 $22,045 $23,545 $24,195
Total Invoice $17,335 $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: $735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $547
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelSpectraSentraSentraSentra
TrimSX2.0SLSE-RSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4140hp I4177hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM5CVTCVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6160, 6340, 8340, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$18,550$22,045$23,545$24,195
Adjustments for Features0-2,760-1,495-695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,550$19,285$22,050$23,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,765$4,215
Total Invoice$17,335$20,441$21,836$22,431
Adjustments for Features0-2,559-1,386-644
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,335$17,882$20,450$21,787
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,568$3,905

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelSpectraSentraSentraSentra
TrimSX2.0SLSE-RSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
CVT $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo net $40  
Cargo organizer $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  
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325$325
CD player $125  
Satellite radio $200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Heated mirrors$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
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Metal pedals$75 $75$75
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$970$3,730$2,465$1,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,760$1,495$695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,559-1,386-644

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See a complete comparison of Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Sentra features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092009
ModelSpectraSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in105.7 in
Length177.2 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Sentra specs.

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-dash200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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-dash200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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