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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: $20,340

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,350

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelSentraForte
TrimSE-R Spec VSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,160 $18,895
Base Invoice $19,729 $18,000
Sunroof 750 750
Limited-slip front differential 400  
Audio Package 850  
Floor mats 165  
Sunroof 651 655
Limited-slip front differential 347  
Audio Package 738  
Floor mats 130  
Options (change) 2,165 750
Options (change) 1,866 655
Destination 720 695
Total Price $24,045 $20,340
Total Invoice $22,315 $19,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,520
Model Year20092011
ModelSentraForte
TrimSE-R Spec VSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$24,045$20,340
Adjustments for Features0-1,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,045$18,705
Total Invoice$22,315$19,350
Adjustments for Features0-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,315$17,795

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092011
ModelSentraForte
TrimSE-R Spec VSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
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 
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 headlights $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,365$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,555

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092011
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.2,870 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%

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