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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: $15,350

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,522

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201820182018201820182018
ModelRioSentraSentraSentraSentraSentraSentra
TrimSXSSVSRSLSR TurboNISMO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,615 $16,990 $19,085 $20,500 $23,440 $22,490 $25,790
Base Invoice $12,915 $16,562 $18,139 $19,481 $22,267 $21,366 $24,495
Power Package 600            
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400            
Floor mats 85 200 200 200 200 200 200
Fog lights   315 315        
Alloy wheels   495          
Rear spoiler     340   340    
Metal pedals           145  
Power Package 535            
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357            
Floor mats 65 169 169 169 169 169 169
Fog lights   228 228        
Alloy wheels   438          
Rear spoiler     270   270    
Metal pedals           100  
Options (change) 1,085 1,010 855 200 540 345 200
Options (change) 957 835 667 169 439 269 169
Destination 650 885 885 885 885 885 885
Total Price $15,350 $18,885 $20,825 $21,585 $24,865 $23,720 $26,875
Total Invoice $14,522 $18,282 $19,691 $20,535 $23,591 $22,520 $25,549

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $369
Model Year2008201820182018201820182018
ModelRioSentraSentraSentraSentraSentraSentra
TrimSXSSVSRSLSR TurboNISMO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4130hp I4130hp I4130hp I4130hp I4188hp I4188hp I4
TransmissionM5M6CVTCVTCVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/55-16205/55-16205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$15,350$18,885$20,825$21,585$24,865$23,720$26,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,415-3,690-5,315-9,170-4,590-4,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,350$17,470$17,135$16,270$15,695$19,130$22,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,775$1,440$575$0$3,435$6,815
Total Invoice$14,522$18,282$19,691$20,535$23,591$22,520$25,549
Adjustments for Features0-1,370-3,489-5,056-8,700-4,358-4,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,522$16,912$16,202$15,479$14,891$18,162$21,399
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,021$1,311$588$0$3,271$6,508

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2008201820182018201820182018
ModelRioSentraSentraSentraSentraSentraSentra
TrimSXSSVSRSLSR TurboNISMO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0      
6-speed manual $150   $150$150
CVT  $1000$1000$1000  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600  
Cruise control $150$150  $150$150
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener    $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  $150$150$150$150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system    $200  
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100  
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200  
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100$100
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$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 $25$25
Larger rear spoiler      $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof    $900$900 
Infotainment 
App support    $0 $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system    $600 $600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25 $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200  
Traffic + travel information    $25 $25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150  
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25      
Heated mirrors$25  $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50  
Interior ambient lighting    $150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10 $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10 $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats   $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50      
Metal pedals$75    $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100  
Power recliner, driver seat    $100  
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Wheels, dark finish      $0
Total Value of Features$970$2,385$4,660$6,285$10,140$5,560$5,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,415$3,690$5,315$9,170$4,590$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,370-3,489-5,056-8,700-4,358-4,150

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082018
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 Weight2,366 lb.2,849 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%
Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra NISMO

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

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