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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: $17,405

Nissan Sentra 1.8 S   
Difference: $2,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,112

Nissan Sentra 1.8 S   
Difference: $2,592

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062018
ModelSentraSentraSentraRio
Trim1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec VEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,200 $18,100 $18,300 $18,400
Base Invoice $14,137 $16,834 $17,020 $17,627
ABS and Side Airbags Package 600 600 600  
Floor mats 150 150 150 130
Satellite radio 350 350 350  
Special Edition Package 500      
Sunroof Package   700 700  
Audio Fanatic Package   650 650  
Cargo mat       95
ABS and Side Airbags Package 520 520 520  
Floor mats 113 113 113 104
Satellite radio 304 304 304  
Special Edition Package 433      
Sunroof Package   607 607  
Audio Fanatic Package   564 564  
Cargo mat       78
Options (change) 1,600 2,450 2,450 225
Options (change) 1,370 2,108 2,108 182
Destination 605 605 605 895
Total Price $17,405 $21,155 $21,355 $19,520
Total Invoice $16,112 $19,547 $19,733 $18,704

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Rio EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Sentra 1.8 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $537
Model Year2006200620062018
ModelSentraSentraSentraRio
Trim1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec VEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4165hp I4175hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9300, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16195/55-16215/45-17185/65-15
Total Price$17,405$21,155$21,355$19,520
Adjustments for Features0-1,955-1,805-2,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,405$19,200$19,550$17,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$2,145$0
Total Invoice$16,112$19,547$19,733$18,704
Adjustments for Features0-1,806-1,668-2,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,112$17,741$18,065$16,649
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,629$1,953$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2006200620062018
ModelSentraSentraSentraRio
Trim1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec VEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
4-speed automatic $800  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Brake assist   $50
Forward collision warning   $200
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control   $400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Traction control   $100
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof $900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$870$2,825$2,675$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,955$1,805$2,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,806-1,668-2,055

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062018
ModelSentraRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.8 in101.6 in
Length177.5 in172.6 in
Width67.3 in67.9 in
Height55.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,514 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft313.7 ft3

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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
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Special exterior trim0No
195/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested62535%
Total Not Requested115065%

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, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested808%
Total Not Requested90092%
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, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested808%
Total Not Requested90092%
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%

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