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Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,885

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $520

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620112011
ModelSentraSentraSentraRioRio
Trim1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec VLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,200 $18,100 $18,300 $14,995 $16,095
Base Invoice $14,137 $16,834 $17,020 $14,480 $15,110
ABS and Side Airbags Package 600 600 600    
Satellite radio 350 350 350    
Special Edition Package 500        
Floor mats 150 150 150 95 95
Sunroof Package   700 700    
Audio Fanatic Package   650 650    
Value Package       750  
195/55VR15       300  
Rear spoiler       300  
ABS and Side Airbags Package 520 520 520    
Satellite radio 304 304 304    
Special Edition Package 433        
Floor mats 113 113 113 72 72
Sunroof Package   607 607    
Audio Fanatic Package   564 564    
Value Package       665  
195/55VR15       260  
Rear spoiler       250  
Options (change) 1,600 2,450 2,450 1,445 95
Options (change) 1,370 2,108 2,108 1,247 72
Destination 605 605 605 695 695
Total Price $17,405 $21,155 $21,355 $17,135 $16,885
Total Invoice $16,112 $19,547 $19,733 $16,422 $15,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,490
Model Year20062006200620112011
ModelSentraSentraSentraRioRio
Trim1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec VLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4165hp I4175hp I4110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9300, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16195/55-16215/45-17195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$17,405$21,155$21,355$17,135$16,885
Adjustments for Features0-1,955-1,805-1,035-1,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,405$19,200$19,550$16,100$15,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$2,145$550$0
Total Invoice$16,112$19,547$19,733$16,422$15,877
Adjustments for Features0-1,806-1,668-992-1,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,112$17,741$18,065$15,430$14,622
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,629$1,953$808$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062006200620112011
ModelSentraSentraSentraRioRio
Trim1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec VLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
4-speed automatic $800 $800$800
6-speed manual  $150  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 $25
Sunroof $900$900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$885$2,840$2,690$1,920$2,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,955$1,805$1,035$1,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,806-1,668-992-1,255

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062011
ModelSentraRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.8 in98.4 in
Length177.5 in167.3 in
Width67.3 in66.7 in
Height55.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,514 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft311.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 1.8 S

ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
195/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested82546%
Total Not Requested95054%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R

ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested980100%
Audio Fanatic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested980100%
Audio Fanatic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

195/55VR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55VR15 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested122571%
Total Not Requested50029%

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