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Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Spectra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Spectra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,550

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $3,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,335

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $3,106

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelSentraSentraSentraSpectra
Trim2.0SLSE-RSE-R Spec VSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,660 $20,660 $21,160 $16,450
Base Invoice $18,334 $19,265 $19,729 $15,380
Floor mats 165 165 165  
Bodyside moldings 150 150 150  
Rear spoiler 210      
Sunroof 850 1,000 750 750
Mud guards 140      
Cargo organizer 150      
Audio Package   850 850  
Limited-slip front differential     400  
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400
CD changer, in-dash       300
Floor mats 130 130 130  
Bodyside moldings 116 116 116  
Rear spoiler 167      
Sunroof 738 867 651 675
Mud guards 106      
Cargo organizer 130      
Audio Package   738 738  
Limited-slip front differential     347  
Antilock brakes (ABS)       360
CD changer, in-dash       270
Options (change) 1,665 2,165 2,315 1,450
Options (change) 1,387 1,851 1,982 1,305
Destination 720 720 720 650
Total Price $22,045 $23,545 $24,195 $18,550
Total Invoice $20,441 $21,836 $22,431 $17,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $547
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelSentraSentraSentraSpectra
Trim2.0SLSE-RSE-R Spec VSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4177hp I4200hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6340, 8340, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17205/50-16
Total Price$22,045$23,545$24,195$18,550
Adjustments for Features-2,760-1,495-6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,285$22,050$23,500$18,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,765$4,215$0
Total Invoice$20,441$21,836$22,431$17,335
Adjustments for Features-2,559-1,386-6440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,882$20,450$21,787$17,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,568$3,905$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelSentraSentraSentraSpectra
Trim2.0SLSE-RSE-R Spec VSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Cargo net$40   
Cargo organizer$100   
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Satellite radio$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding second row seats$300  $300
Heated front seats$200   
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$3,730$2,465$1,665$970
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,760$1,495$695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,559-1,386-6440

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20092009
ModelSentraSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in102.8 in
Length179.8 in177.2 in
Width70.5 in68.3 in
Height59.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,854 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R

Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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