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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: $21,140

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192012
ModelSentraForte
TrimSR TurboEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,670 $17,600
Cargo net 70 40
Floor mats 200  
7-speed shiftable CVT 290  
Premium Package   950
Technology Package   1,800
Cargo net 49 32
Floor mats 169  
7-speed shiftable CVT 275  
Premium Package   830
Technology Package   1,570
Options (change) 560 2,790
Options (change) 493 2,432
Destination 895 750
Total Price $24,125 $21,140

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,622
Model Year20192012
ModelSentraForte
TrimSR TurboEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine188hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/33 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$24,125$21,140
Adjustments for Features-1,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,940$21,140

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20192012
ModelSentraForte
TrimSR TurboEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Navigation system $600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,160$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-680

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20192012
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 Weight3,076 lb.2,769 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
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested87553%
Total Not Requested77547%

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