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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: $25,245

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $3,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162021
ModelSentraSentraForte
TrimSRSLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,410 $22,170 $23,090
Floor mats 180 180 125
Premium Package 2,590 1,130  
Technology Package 1,230 1,230  
Rear spoiler   340 295
Premium Plus Package     3,900
Universal garage door opener     350
Cargo mat     95
Floor mats 148 148 102
Premium Package 2,293 1,000  
Technology Package 1,089 1,089  
Rear spoiler   270 244
Premium Plus Package     3,570
Universal garage door opener     291
Cargo mat     78
Options (change) 4,000 2,880 4,765
Options (change) 3,530 2,507 4,285
Destination 835 835 995
Total Price $25,245 $25,885 $28,850

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Sentra SR
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,581
Model Year201620162021
ModelSentraSentraForte
TrimSRSLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4130hp I4147hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-6
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$25,245$25,885$28,850
Adjustments for Features0-300-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,245$25,585$28,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$340$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620162021
ModelSentraSentraForte
TrimSRSLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$3,425$3,725$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-283-101

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162021
ModelSentraForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length182.1 in182.7 in
Width69.3 in70.9 in
Height58.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,849 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.8 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested348087%
Total Not Requested52513%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested98066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested302568%
Total Not Requested145032%

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