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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: $23,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $875

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,790

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $881

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011
ModelSentraSentraForte
TrimSRSLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,410 $22,170 $18,895
Base Invoice $19,395 $21,063 $18,000
Premium Package 2,590 1,130  
Floor mats 180 180  
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Premium Package 2,293 1,000  
Floor mats 148 148  
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 2,770 1,310 3,550
Options (change) 2,441 1,148 3,095
Destination 835 835 695
Total Price $24,015 $24,315 $23,140
Total Invoice $22,671 $23,046 $21,790

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $596
Model Year201620162011
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$24,015$24,315$23,140
Adjustments for Features-1,565-1,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,450$22,650$23,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0
Total Invoice$22,671$23,046$21,790
Adjustments for Features-1,477-1,5780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,194$21,468$21,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$274$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620162011
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
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 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,165$3,265$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,565$1,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,477-1,5780

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162011
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 Weight2,849 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?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested273068%
Total Not Requested127532%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
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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