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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: $15,760

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,912

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,051

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010201020102010
ModelRioSentraSentraSentraSentra
TrimSX2.0SR2.0SLSE-RSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,025 $17,160 $18,560 $19,580 $20,080
Base Invoice $13,305 $16,009 $17,312 $18,260 $18,725
Power Package 600        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400        
Floor mats 85 110 110 110 110
Bodyside moldings   150   150 150
Rear spoiler     210    
Power Package 535        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357        
Floor mats 65 88 88 88 88
Bodyside moldings   116   116 116
Rear spoiler     167    
Options (change) 1,085 260 320 260 260
Options (change) 957 204 255 204 204
Destination 650 750 750 750 750
Total Price $15,760 $18,170 $19,630 $20,590 $21,090
Total Invoice $14,912 $16,963 $18,317 $19,214 $19,679

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,211
Model Year20092010201020102010
ModelRioSentraSentraSentraSentra
TrimSX2.0SR2.0SLSE-RSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4140hp I4140hp I4177hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM5CVTCVTCVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6160, 6160, 6160, 6160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$15,760$18,170$19,630$20,590$21,090
Adjustments for Features0-900-2,000-1,425-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,760$17,270$17,630$19,165$20,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$360$1,895$3,445
Total Invoice$14,912$16,963$18,317$19,214$19,679
Adjustments for Features0-840-1,866-1,330-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,912$16,123$16,451$17,884$19,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$328$1,761$3,206

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092010201020102010
ModelRioSentraSentraSentraSentra
TrimSX2.0SR2.0SLSE-RSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
CVT $1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $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
Stability control  $400$400$400
Traction control  $100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100  
iPod integration $100   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio$200 $200  
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Heated mirrors$25    
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Metal pedals$75  $75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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$1,100$2,000$3,100$2,525$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$2,000$1,425$375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-840-1,866-1,330-350

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092010
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 SX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested57537%

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