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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: $16,885

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $1,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $1,476

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008200820082008
ModelRioRioSentraSentraSentraSentra
TrimLXSX2.0S2.0SLSE-RSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,995 $16,095 $16,370 $19,070 $20,070 $20,570
Base Invoice $14,480 $15,110 $15,275 $17,786 $18,716 $19,181
Value Package 750          
195/55VR15 300          
Floor mats 95 95 165 165 165 165
Rear spoiler 300   210 210    
Bodyside moldings     150 150 150 150
Alloy wheels     350      
Convenience Package     650      
Mud guards     140      
Value Package 665          
195/55VR15 260          
Floor mats 72 72 129 129 129 129
Rear spoiler 250   166 166    
Bodyside moldings     115 115 115 115
Alloy wheels     303      
Convenience Package     564      
Mud guards     106      
Options (change) 1,445 95 1,665 525 315 315
Options (change) 1,247 72 1,383 410 244 244
Destination 695 695 695 695 695 695
Total Price $17,135 $16,885 $18,730 $20,290 $21,080 $21,580
Total Invoice $16,422 $15,877 $17,353 $18,891 $19,655 $20,120

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,650
Model Year201120112008200820082008
ModelRioRioSentraSentraSentraSentra
TrimLXSX2.0S2.0SLSE-RSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4110hp I4140hp I4140hp I4177hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionA4A4M6CVTCVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6160, 6160, 6160, 6160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/45-16205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$17,135$16,885$18,730$20,290$21,080$21,580
Adjustments for Features-860-1,235-1,065-2,425-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,275$15,650$17,665$17,865$20,030$21,580
Cost Above Minimum$625$0$0$200$2,365$3,915
Total Invoice$16,422$15,877$17,353$18,891$19,655$20,120
Adjustments for Features-824-1,161-987-2,258-9790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,598$14,716$16,366$16,633$18,676$20,120
Cost Above Minimum$882$0$0$267$2,310$3,754

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201120112008200820082008
ModelRioRioSentraSentraSentraSentra
TrimLXSX2.0S2.0SLSE-RSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800    
6-speed manual  $150  $150
CVT   $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
Cargo net  $40   
Cargo organizer  $100   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50    
Satellite radio$200$200 $200  
USB port$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25    
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
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$150$150
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Metal pedals $75  $75$75
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450   
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$1,775$2,150$1,980$3,340$1,965$915
Value of Feature Adjustments$860$1,235$1,065$2,425$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-824-1,161-987-2,258-9790

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20112008
ModelRioSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in105.7 in
Length167.3 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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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested135078%
Total Not Requested37522%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested25039%
Total Not Requested39061%

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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