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| Specification | Kia K4 | Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | About $22,290 | About $22,000 |
| Body styles | Sedan and hatchback | Sedan only |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Base engine | 2.0L (147 hp) | 2.0L (149 hp) |
| Performance | GT-Line Turbo (190 hp) | No turbo option |
| Hybrid | No | No |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | 10 yr / 100,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Assembly | Pesqueria, Mexico | Aguascalientes, Mexico |
| Specification | Kia K4 | Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower (max) | 190 hp (GT-Line Turbo) | 149 hp |
| Passenger volume | 98.7 cu ft (EPA midsize) | 96.1 cu ft |
| J.D. Power initial quality | Compact Car segment winner (2nd overall) | Not a 2026 segment winner |
| U.S. News value (2026) | Best Compact Car for the Money | Not awarded |
Starting MSRP is the manufacturer’s suggested retail price and may or may not include destination charges; it excludes taxes, title, and dealer fees. Contact us for current pricing.
The two start within a few hundred dollars of each other, around $22,290 for the K4 and $22,000 for the Sentra, so this comes down to what you get. The K4 was named U.S. News Best Compact Car for the Money for 2026, and at ALM Kia South it adds ALM VIP Club benefits and, on qualifying new vehicles, our Included Lifetime Warranty.
The K4 gives you more: it is EPA-classified midsize by passenger volume (98.7 vs 96.1 cubic feet), offers an available 190-horsepower turbo the Sentra cannot match (the Sentra tops out at 149 horsepower), and comes as a sedan or hatchback while the Sentra is sedan-only.
The K4 was the Compact Car segment winner in the J.D. Power 2026 U.S. Initial Quality Study and finished second overall in the industry. On safety the two are evenly matched: both the K4 and the Sentra earned the 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick+, the institute’s highest award.
The K4 carries the longer warranty: 5-year / 60,000-mile basic and 10-year / 100,000-mile powertrain, versus the Sentra’s 3-year / 36,000-mile basic and 5-year / 60,000-mile powertrain.
Both are strong value compacts, and the Sentra is efficient and well-proven. For similar money the K4 adds more power, more room, a hatchback option, J.D. Power quality honors, and a longer warranty, plus the ownership perks at ALM Kia South. Browse our K4 inventory or contact our team to compare them in person.
