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Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,825

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $380

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,587

Nissan Sentra SE-R   
Difference: $223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelSentraForte
TrimSE-RSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,100 $19,300
Base Invoice $16,834 $18,380
Sunroof Package 700  
ABS and Side Airbags Package 600  
Audio Fanatic Package 650  
Floor mats 150  
Satellite radio 350  
Interior air filter 50  
Sunroof   750
Sunroof Package 607  
ABS and Side Airbags Package 520  
Audio Fanatic Package 564  
Floor mats 113  
Satellite radio 304  
Interior air filter 40  
Sunroof   655
Options (change) 2,500 750
Options (change) 2,148 655
Destination 605 775
Total Price $21,205 $20,825
Total Invoice $19,587 $19,810

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,190
Model Year20062013
ModelSentraForte
TrimSE-RSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine165hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$21,205$20,825
Adjustments for Features0-1,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,205$19,340
Total Invoice$19,587$19,810
Adjustments for Features0-1,413
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,587$18,397

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062013
ModelSentraForte
TrimSE-RSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,640$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,413

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062013
ModelSentraForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.8 in104.3 in
Length177.5 in178.3 in
Width67.3 in69.9 in
Height55.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,761 lb.2,898 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Fanatic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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