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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: $4,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,858

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201620162016
ModelRioRioSentraSentraSentra
TrimLXSXSVSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,995 $16,095 $18,550 $20,410 $22,170
Base Invoice $14,480 $15,110 $17,632 $19,395 $21,063
Value Package 750        
195/55VR15 300        
Floor mats 95 95 180 180 180
Rear spoiler 300   340   340
Fog lights     315    
Alloy wheels     750    
Value Package 665        
195/55VR15 260        
Floor mats 72 72 148 148 148
Rear spoiler 250   270   270
Fog lights     228    
Alloy wheels     622    
Options (change) 1,445 95 1,585 180 520
Options (change) 1,247 72 1,268 148 418
Destination 695 695 835 835 835
Total Price $17,135 $16,885 $20,970 $21,425 $23,525
Total Invoice $16,422 $15,877 $19,735 $20,378 $22,316

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,276
Model Year20112011201620162016
ModelRioRioSentraSentraSentra
TrimLXSXSVSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4110hp I4130hp I4130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionA4A4CVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG25/35 MPG29/38 MPG29/38 MPG29/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/45-16205/55-16205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$17,135$16,885$20,970$21,425$23,525
Adjustments for Features0-375-1,815-2,990-5,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,135$16,510$19,155$18,435$17,710
Cost Above Minimum$625$0$1,445$725$0
Total Invoice$16,422$15,877$19,735$20,378$22,316
Adjustments for Features0-353-1,708-2,844-5,516
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,422$15,524$18,027$17,534$16,800
Cost Above Minimum$898$0$1,227$734$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20112011201620162016
ModelRioRioSentraSentraSentra
TrimLXSXSVSRSL
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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Stability control  $400$400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25 
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Navigation system    $600
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information    $25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Heated front seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Metal pedals $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
Total Value of Features$1,350$1,725$3,165$4,340$7,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$1,815$2,990$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-353-1,708-2,844-5,516

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20112016
ModelRioSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in106.3 in
Length167.3 in182.1 in
Width66.7 in69.3 in
Height57.9 in58.9 in
Curb Weight2,403 lb.2,857 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 LX

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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%

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