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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: $20,070

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,060

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelSentraForte
TrimSE-R Spec VSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,160 $17,495
Base Invoice $19,729 $16,660
Floor mats 165  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125 180
Sunroof 750 700
Limited-slip front differential 400  
Audio Package 850  
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Floor mats 130  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109 145
Sunroof 651 610
Limited-slip front differential 347  
Audio Package 738  
5-speed shiftable automatic   950
Options (change) 2,290 1,880
Options (change) 1,975 1,705
Destination 720 695
Total Price $24,170 $20,070
Total Invoice $22,424 $19,060

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,746
Model Year20092010
ModelSentraForte
TrimSE-R Spec VSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$24,170$20,070
Adjustments for Features0-1,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,170$18,615
Total Invoice$22,424$19,060
Adjustments for Features0-1,382
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,424$17,678

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092010
ModelSentraForte
TrimSE-R Spec VSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
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
Folding second row seats $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,515$2,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,382

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092010
ModelSentraForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in104.3 in
Length179.8 in178.3 in
Width70.5 in69.9 in
Height59.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.2,868 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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