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Kia Rio vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $14,595

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $4,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,791

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $3,742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009200920092009
ModelRioSentraSentraSentraSentraSentra
TrimLX2.0S2.0SR2.0SLSE-RSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $12,695 $17,760 $17,760 $19,660 $20,660 $21,160
Base Invoice $12,045 $16,567 $16,567 $18,334 $19,265 $19,729
Power Package 600          
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400          
Floor mats 70 165 165 165 165 165
Rear spoiler 250 210   210    
Bodyside moldings   150 150 150 150 150
Power Package 535          
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357          
Floor mats 54 130 130 130 130 130
Rear spoiler 220 167   167    
Bodyside moldings   116 116 116 116 116
Options (change) 1,320 525 315 525 315 315
Options (change) 1,166 413 246 413 246 246
Destination 580 720 720 720 720 720
Total Price $14,595 $19,005 $18,795 $20,905 $21,695 $22,195
Total Invoice $13,791 $17,700 $17,533 $19,467 $20,231 $20,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,512
Model Year200620092009200920092009
ModelRioSentraSentraSentraSentraSentra
TrimLX2.0S2.0SR2.0SLSE-RSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4140hp I4140hp I4140hp I4177hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM5M6CVTCVTCVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6160, 6160, 6160, 6160, 6160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-14205/55-16205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$14,595$19,005$18,795$20,905$21,695$22,195
Adjustments for Features0-1,215-2,390-3,565-2,115-1,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,595$17,790$16,405$17,340$19,580$21,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,385$0$935$3,175$4,725
Total Invoice$13,791$17,700$17,533$19,467$20,231$20,695
Adjustments for Features0-1,132-2,230-3,320-1,972-993
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$13,791$16,568$15,303$16,147$18,259$19,702
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,265$0$844$2,956$4,399

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year200620092009200920092009
ModelRioSentraSentraSentraSentraSentra
TrimLX2.0S2.0SR2.0SLSE-RSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150   $150
CVT  $1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
Proximity key   $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$0
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125  
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Satellite radio   $200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25     
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 $50  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Leather seating surfaces   $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50     
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450$450   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$550$1,765$2,940$4,115$2,665$1,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,215$2,390$3,565$2,115$1,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,132-2,230-3,320-1,972-993

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20062009
ModelRioSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in105.7 in
Length166.9 in179.8 in
Width66.7 in70.5 in
Height57.9 in59.5 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.2,854 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft313.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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