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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: $16,200

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,337

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,753

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201320132013201320132013
ModelRioSentraSentraSentraSentraSentraSentra
TrimSXSFE+ SSVFE+ SVSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,615 $15,990 $16,990 $17,390 $17,790 $18,690 $19,590
Base Invoice $12,915 $15,423 $16,384 $16,223 $16,595 $17,433 $18,270
Power Package 600            
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400            
Floor mats 85 170 170 170 170 170 170
4-speed automatic 850            
Rear spoiler   295   295     295
Fog lights   310 310 310 310    
Alloy wheels   975 975 975 975    
CVT   600          
Power Package 535            
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357            
Floor mats 65 136 136 136 136 136 136
4-speed automatic 815            
Rear spoiler   240   240     240
Fog lights   219 219 219 219    
Alloy wheels   705 705 705 705    
CVT   577          
Options (change) 1,935 2,350 1,455 1,750 1,455 170 465
Options (change) 1,772 1,877 1,060 1,300 1,060 136 376
Destination 650 790 790 790 790 790 790
Total Price $16,200 $19,130 $19,235 $19,930 $20,035 $19,650 $20,845
Total Invoice $15,337 $18,090 $18,234 $18,313 $18,445 $18,359 $19,436

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,034
Model Year2008201320132013201320132013
ModelRioSentraSentraSentraSentraSentraSentra
TrimSXSFE+ SSVFE+ SVSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4130hp I4130hp I4130hp I4130hp I4130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionA4CVTCVTCVTCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG30/39 MPG30/39 MPG30/39 MPG30/39 MPG30/39 MPG30/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/55-16205/55-16205/55-16205/55-16205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$16,200$19,130$19,235$19,930$20,035$19,650$20,845
Adjustments for Features0-715-715-990-990-1,015-2,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,200$18,415$18,520$18,940$19,045$18,635$18,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$105$525$630$220$215
Total Invoice$15,337$18,090$18,234$18,313$18,445$18,359$19,436
Adjustments for Features0-676-678-910-911-948-2,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,337$17,414$17,556$17,403$17,534$17,411$17,371
Cost Above Minimum$0$43$185$32$163$40$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2008201320132013201320132013
ModelRioSentraSentraSentraSentraSentraSentra
TrimSXSFE+ SSVFE+ SVSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800      
CVT $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control   $150$150$150$150
Proximity key      $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150      
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$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$0
Exterior 
Body kit     $0 
Bodyside moldings$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link      $100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
Satellite radio      $200
USB port      $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights      $125
Automatic-off headlights$25      
Heated mirrors$25     $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors      $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     $150
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50      
Metal pedals$75      
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0 $0  
Total Value of Features$1,500$2,215$2,215$2,490$2,490$2,515$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$715$715$990$990$1,015$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-676-678-910-911-948-2,065

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082013
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.2,825 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 SX

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%

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 FE+ 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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