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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: $18,545

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $2,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,637

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,903

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132008
ModelRioRioSentra
TrimEXSXSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,500 $17,700 $20,070
Base Invoice $15,730 $16,870 $18,716
Convenience Package 1,150    
Floor mats 95 95 165
Convenience Package 1,035    
Floor mats 72 72 129
Options (change) 1,245 95 165
Options (change) 1,107 72 129
Destination 800 800 695
Total Price $18,545 $18,595 $20,930
Total Invoice $17,637 $17,742 $19,540

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,272
Model Year201320132008
ModelRioRioSentra
TrimEXSXSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4177hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/36 MPG28/36 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$18,545$18,595$20,930
Adjustments for Features-1,345-1,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,200$17,050$20,930
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$0
Total Invoice$17,637$17,742$19,540
Adjustments for Features-1,279-1,4740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,358$16,268$19,540
Cost Above Minimum$90$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201320132008
ModelRioRioSentra
TrimEXSXSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive, small$5$5 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display  $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Metal pedals $75$75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,255$3,455$1,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,345$1,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,279-1,4740

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20132008
ModelRioSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in105.7 in
Length171.9 in179.8 in
Width67.7 in70.5 in
Height57.3 in59.5 in
Curb Weight2,476 lb.3,102 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft313.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Automatic headlights100No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)0No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested61049%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R

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

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