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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: $17,745

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $2,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,590

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $2,407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112008
ModelSentraSentraSentraSentraSpectra
Trim2.0SR2.0SLSE-RSE-R Spec VSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,990 $19,390 $20,120 $20,620 $15,995
Base Invoice $16,781 $18,084 $18,763 $19,228 $14,955
Special Edition Package 1,300        
Mud guards 150 150      
Floor mats 120 120 120 120  
Bodyside moldings 150   150 150  
Special Value Package   990      
Antilock brakes (ABS)         400
Sunroof         700
Special Edition Package 1,127        
Mud guards 115 115      
Floor mats 94 94 94 94  
Bodyside moldings 120   120 120  
Special Value Package   859      
Antilock brakes (ABS)         360
Sunroof         625
Options (change) 1,720 1,260 270 270 1,100
Options (change) 1,456 1,068 214 214 985
Destination 760 760 760 760 650
Total Price $20,470 $21,410 $21,150 $21,650 $17,745
Total Invoice $18,997 $19,912 $19,737 $20,202 $16,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 2.0SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $277
Model Year20112011201120112008
ModelSentraSentraSentraSentraSpectra
Trim2.0SR2.0SLSE-RSE-R Spec VSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4177hp I4200hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6160, 6160, 6160, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17205/50-16
Total Price$20,470$21,410$21,150$21,650$17,745
Adjustments for Features-3,295-3,445-1,0500-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,175$17,965$20,100$21,650$17,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$790$2,925$4,475$0
Total Invoice$18,997$19,912$19,737$20,202$16,590
Adjustments for Features-3,058-3,204-9800-374
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,939$16,708$18,757$20,202$16,216
Cost Above Minimum$0$769$2,818$4,263$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20112011201120112008
ModelSentraSentraSentraSentraSpectra
Trim2.0SR2.0SLSE-RSE-R Spec VSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
6-speed manual   $150 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera $200   
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25
Sunroof$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
Navigation system$600$600   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Traffic information$25    
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Heated mirrors    $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Folding second row seats$300$300  $300
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$4,440$4,590$2,195$1,145$1,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,295$3,445$1,050$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,058-3,204-9800-374

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20112008
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 2.0SR

Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Cargo net40No
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600No
Satellite radio200No
Traffic information25No
USB port-75No
Total Requested105046%
Total Not Requested122054%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Special Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested92051%

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