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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: $24,660

Kia Forte S   
Difference: $125

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,934

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $344

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelSentraForte
TrimSE-R Spec VS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,990 $19,300
Base Invoice $19,571 $18,318
Upgrade Package 2,600  
Mud guards 160  
Floor mats 120 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 135  
Universal garage door opener   350
Premium Package   2,500
Technology Package   1,490
Upgrade Package 2,255  
Mud guards 118  
Floor mats 94 102
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 116  
Universal garage door opener   291
Premium Package   2,301
Technology Package   1,371
Options (change) 3,015 4,465
Options (change) 2,583 4,065
Destination 780 895
Total Price $24,785 $24,660
Total Invoice $22,934 $23,278

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,739
Model Year20122017
ModelSentraForte
TrimSE-R Spec VS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4147hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$24,785$24,660
Adjustments for Features0-4,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,785$20,335
Total Invoice$22,934$23,278
Adjustments for Features0-4,083
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,934$19,195

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122017
ModelSentraForte
TrimSE-R Spec VS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,175$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,083

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122017
ModelSentraForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in106.3 in
Length179.8 in179.5 in
Width70.5 in70.1 in
Height59.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,011 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip front differential500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested198070%
Total Not Requested85030%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte S

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Metal pedals75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested157561%
Total Not Requested102539%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
205/55HR16 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested1256%
Total Not Requested212594%

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