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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: $24,015

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $330

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,671

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelSentraSentraForte
TrimSRSLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,410 $22,170 $19,990
Base Invoice $19,395 $21,063 $18,993
Floor mats 180 180 115
Premium Package 2,590 1,130 3,000
Rear spoiler   340 295
Cargo mat     95
Floor mats 148 148 93
Premium Package 2,293 1,000 2,717
Rear spoiler   270 244
Cargo mat     78
Options (change) 2,770 1,650 3,505
Options (change) 2,441 1,418 3,132
Destination 835 835 850
Total Price $24,015 $24,655 $24,345
Total Invoice $22,671 $23,316 $22,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,555
Model Year201620162016
ModelSentraSentraForte
TrimSRSLEX
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$24,015$24,655$24,345
Adjustments for Features-1,325-1,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,690$23,030$24,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$340$0
Total Invoice$22,671$23,316$22,975
Adjustments for Features-1,251-1,5370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,420$21,779$22,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$359$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620162016
ModelSentraSentraForte
TrimSRSLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$2,900$3,200$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,325$1,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,251-1,5370

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162016
ModelSentraForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length182.1 in179.5 in
Width69.3 in70.1 in
Height58.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,849 lb.2,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested283071%
Total Not Requested117529%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested98066%
Total Not Requested50034%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested327597%
Total Not Requested1003%

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