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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: $18,125

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $5,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,910

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $5,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelSpectraSpectraSentra
TrimEXSXSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,550 $16,450 $22,490
Base Invoice $14,540 $15,380 $21,366
Sunroof 750 750  
Rear spoiler 375    
Alloy wheels 400    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400  
Floor mats     200
Metal pedals     145
7-speed shiftable CVT     290
Sunroof 675 675  
Rear spoiler 325    
Alloy wheels 360    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360 360  
Floor mats     169
Metal pedals     100
7-speed shiftable CVT     275
Options (change) 1,925 1,150 635
Options (change) 1,720 1,035 544
Destination 650 650 885
Total Price $18,125 $18,250 $24,010
Total Invoice $16,910 $17,065 $22,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,179
Model Year200920092018
ModelSpectraSpectraSentra
TrimEXSXSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4188hp I4
TransmissionM5M5CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG23/30 MPG27/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-16205/50-17
Total Price$18,125$18,250$24,010
Adjustments for Features0-225-5,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,125$18,025$18,995
Cost Above Minimum$100$0$0
Total Invoice$16,910$17,065$22,795
Adjustments for Features0-210-4,761
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,910$16,855$18,034
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year200920092018
ModelSpectraSpectraSentra
TrimEXSXSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Brake assist  $50
Forward collision warning  $200
Rearview camera  $200
Stability control  $400
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$250$475$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-4,761

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092018
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 Weight2,701 lb.3,076 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 SR Turbo

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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