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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: $20,945

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,348

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelRioSentra
TrimSXSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,700 $20,490
Base Invoice $16,870 $19,107
Premium Package 2,350  
Floor mats 95 120
Upgrade Package   2,450
Mud guards   160
Premium Package 2,135  
Floor mats 72 94
Upgrade Package   2,126
Mud guards   118
Options (change) 2,445 2,730
Options (change) 2,207 2,338
Destination 800 780
Total Price $20,945 $24,000
Total Invoice $19,877 $22,225

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,080
Model Year20132012
ModelRioSentra
TrimSXSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4177hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/36 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6340, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$20,945$24,000
Adjustments for Features-1,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,120$24,000
Total Invoice$19,877$22,225
Adjustments for Features-1,7320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,145$22,225

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20132012
ModelRioSentra
TrimSXSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$3,475$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7320

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20132012
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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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested175059%
Total Not Requested122541%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested223086%
Total Not Requested35014%

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