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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: $3,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelRioRioSentraSentraSentra
TrimLXSX2.0S2.0SR2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,995 $16,095 $18,360 $18,360 $19,760
Base Invoice $14,480 $15,110 $17,125 $17,125 $18,428
Value Package 750        
195/55VR15 300        
Floor mats 95 95 120 120 120
Rear spoiler 300        
Convenience Package     850 850  
Mud guards     160 160  
Bodyside moldings       155  
Value Package 665        
195/55VR15 260        
Floor mats 72 72 94 94 94
Rear spoiler 250        
Convenience Package     738 738  
Mud guards     118 118  
Bodyside moldings       123  
Options (change) 1,445 95 1,130 1,285 120
Options (change) 1,247 72 950 1,073 94
Destination 695 695 780 780 780
Total Price $17,135 $16,885 $20,270 $20,425 $20,660
Total Invoice $16,422 $15,877 $18,855 $18,978 $19,302

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,395
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelRioRioSentraSentraSentra
TrimLXSX2.0S2.0SR2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4110hp I4140hp I4140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionA4A4CVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6160, 6160, 6160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/45-16205/55-16205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$17,135$16,885$20,270$20,425$20,660
Adjustments for Features0-375-640-1,140-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,135$16,510$19,630$19,285$19,460
Cost Above Minimum$625$0$345$0$175
Total Invoice$16,422$15,877$18,855$18,978$19,302
Adjustments for Features0-353-595-1,059-1,121
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,422$15,524$18,260$17,919$18,181
Cost Above Minimum$898$0$341$0$262

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelRioRioSentraSentraSentra
TrimLXSX2.0S2.0SR2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
CVT  $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150   
Stability control  $400$400$400
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25 
Infotainment 
iPod integration  $100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
USB port$25$25  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Fog lights $125 $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25   
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Metal pedals $75   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Total Value of Features$1,650$2,025$2,290$2,790$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$640$1,140$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-353-595-1,059-1,121

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20112012
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Nissan Sentra specs.

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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Cargo net40No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested25046%
Total Not Requested29054%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SR

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Cargo net40No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested25046%
Total Not Requested29054%

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