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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: $19,520

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $885

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,607

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $364

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
ModelRioSentraSentra
TrimEX2.0SR2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,755 $18,360 $19,760
Base Invoice $16,962 $17,125 $18,428
Universal garage door opener 350    
Designer Package 400    
Floor mats 120 120 120
Convenience Package   850  
Mud guards   160  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   135 135
Leather seating surfaces     900
Universal garage door opener 291    
Designer Package 362    
Floor mats 97 94 94
Convenience Package   738  
Mud guards   118  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   116 116
Leather seating surfaces     780
Options (change) 870 1,265 1,155
Options (change) 750 1,066 990
Destination 895 780 780
Total Price $19,520 $20,405 $21,695
Total Invoice $18,607 $18,971 $20,198

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $783
Model Year201720122012
ModelRioSentraSentra
TrimEX2.0SR2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6160, 6160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$19,520$20,405$21,695
Adjustments for Features-4400-1,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,080$20,405$20,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$55
Total Invoice$18,607$18,971$20,198
Adjustments for Features-4190-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,188$18,971$19,048
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$77

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201720122012
ModelRioSentraSentra
TrimEX2.0SR2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Brake assist$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
iPod integration $100 
Satellite radio$200 $200
USB port$25 $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,475$2,035$3,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$440$0$1,235
Value of Feature Adjustments-4190-1,150

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20172012
ModelRioSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in105.7 in
Length172.0 in179.8 in
Width67.7 in70.5 in
Height57.3 in59.5 in
Curb Weight2,730 lb.2,854 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

Designer Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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