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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: $15,445

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $3,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,601

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $3,836

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016201620162016
ModelRioSentraSentraSentraSentraSentra
TrimLXSFE+ SSVSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $12,695 $16,780 $18,030 $18,550 $20,410 $22,170
Base Invoice $12,045 $16,357 $17,573 $17,632 $19,395 $21,063
Power Package 600          
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400          
Floor mats 70 180 180 180 180 180
Rear spoiler 250 340   340   340
4-speed automatic 850          
CVT   1,050        
Power Package 535          
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357          
Floor mats 54 148 148 148 148 148
Rear spoiler 220 270   270   270
4-speed automatic 810          
CVT   827        
Options (change) 2,170 1,570 180 520 180 520
Options (change) 1,976 1,245 148 418 148 418
Destination 580 835 835 835 835 835
Total Price $15,445 $19,185 $19,045 $19,905 $21,425 $23,525
Total Invoice $14,601 $18,437 $18,556 $18,885 $20,378 $22,316

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,132
Model Year200620162016201620162016
ModelRioSentraSentraSentraSentraSentra
TrimLXSFE+ SSVSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4130hp I4130hp I4130hp I4130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionA4CVTCVTCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/38 MPG29/38 MPG29/38 MPG29/38 MPG29/38 MPG29/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-14205/55-16205/55-16205/55-16205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$15,445$19,185$19,045$19,905$21,425$23,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,615-1,515-2,465-4,115-6,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,445$17,570$17,530$17,440$17,310$16,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$985$945$855$725$0
Total Invoice$14,601$18,437$18,556$18,885$20,378$22,316
Adjustments for Features0-1,552-1,476-2,339-3,914-6,583
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,601$16,885$17,080$16,546$16,464$15,733
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,152$1,347$813$731$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year200620162016201620162016
ModelRioSentraSentraSentraSentraSentra
TrimLXSFE+ SSVSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800     
CVT $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener     $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150   $150$150
Blind spot warning system     $200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 $100$100$100
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front     $200
Dual-zone climate control     $125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25 
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system     $600
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information     $25
Voice control for nav and audio     $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Fog lights    $125$125
Heated mirrors$25   $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats    $200$200
Leather seating surfaces     $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50     
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 
Alloy wheels    $350$350
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0   
Total Value of Features$1,325$2,940$2,840$3,790$5,440$8,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,615$1,515$2,465$4,115$6,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,552-1,476-2,339-3,914-6,583

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20062016
ModelRioSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in106.3 in
Length166.9 in182.1 in
Width66.7 in69.3 in
Height57.9 in58.9 in
Curb Weight2,403 lb.2,857 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
CVT
FeatureValueRequested?
CVT0Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra FE+ S

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SV

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

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

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