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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: $23,440

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202012
ModelSentraForte
TrimSRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,650 $19,100
Premium Package 3,560  
Cargo net 70 40
Floor mats 200  
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Leather Package   1,000
Premium Package 3,150  
Cargo net 49 32
Floor mats 169  
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Leather Package   870
Options (change) 3,830 3,590
Options (change) 3,368 3,127
Destination 925 750
Total Price $26,405 $23,440

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $75
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,244
Model Year20202012
ModelSentraForte
TrimSRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine149hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$26,405$23,440
Adjustments for Features-2,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,515$23,440

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20202012
ModelSentraForte
TrimSRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
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
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,465$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4700

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20202012
ModelSentraForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.8 in104.3 in
Length182.7 in178.3 in
Width71.5 in69.9 in
Height56.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,048 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft314.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested273065%
Total Not Requested150035%

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
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
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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