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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: $23,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $400

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,822

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $478

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152011
ModelSentraSentraForte
TrimSRSLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,910 $20,670 $18,895
Base Invoice $18,921 $19,641 $18,000
Premium Package 2,230 1,130  
Navigation Package 720 720  
Cargo net 55 55 40
Floor mats 180 180  
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Premium Package 1,974 1,000  
Navigation Package 637 637  
Cargo net 49 49 32
Floor mats 148 148  
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 3,185 2,085 3,590
Options (change) 2,808 1,834 3,127
Destination 825 825 695
Total Price $23,920 $23,580 $23,180
Total Invoice $22,554 $22,300 $21,822

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $605
Model Year201520152011
ModelSentraSentraForte
TrimSRSLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4130hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$23,920$23,580$23,180
Adjustments for Features0-125-260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,920$23,455$22,920
Cost Above Minimum$465$0$0
Total Invoice$22,554$22,300$21,822
Adjustments for Features0-118-245
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,554$22,182$21,577
Cost Above Minimum$372$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201520152011
ModelSentraSentraForte
TrimSRSLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Metal pedals  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,465$1,590$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-118-245

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152011
ModelSentraForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length182.1 in178.3 in
Width69.3 in69.9 in
Height58.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,823 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested203082%
Total Not Requested45018%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested90092%
Total Not Requested758%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested98074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested90092%
Total Not Requested758%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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