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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: $1,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $1,476

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820112011
ModelSentraSentraSentraSentraRioRio
Trim2.0S2.0SLSE-RSE-R Spec VLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,370 $19,070 $20,070 $20,570 $14,995 $16,095
Base Invoice $15,275 $17,786 $18,716 $19,181 $14,480 $15,110
Bodyside moldings 150 150 150 150    
Floor mats 165 165 165 165 95 95
Rear spoiler 210 210     300  
Alloy wheels 350          
Convenience Package 650          
Mud guards 140          
Value Package         750  
195/55VR15         300  
Bodyside moldings 115 115 115 115    
Floor mats 129 129 129 129 72 72
Rear spoiler 166 166     250  
Alloy wheels 303          
Convenience Package 564          
Mud guards 106          
Value Package         665  
195/55VR15         260  
Options (change) 1,665 525 315 315 1,445 95
Options (change) 1,383 410 244 244 1,247 72
Destination 695 695 695 695 695 695
Total Price $18,730 $20,290 $21,080 $21,580 $17,135 $16,885
Total Invoice $17,353 $18,891 $19,655 $20,120 $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: $2,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,650
Model Year200820082008200820112011
ModelSentraSentraSentraSentraRioRio
Trim2.0S2.0SLSE-RSE-R Spec VLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4177hp I4200hp I4110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionM6CVTCVT-6M6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6160, 6160, 6160, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$18,730$20,290$21,080$21,580$17,135$16,885
Adjustments for Features-1,065-2,425-1,0500-860-1,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,665$17,865$20,030$21,580$16,275$15,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$2,365$3,915$625$0
Total Invoice$17,353$18,891$19,655$20,120$16,422$15,877
Adjustments for Features-987-2,258-9790-824-1,161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,366$16,633$18,676$20,120$15,598$14,716
Cost Above Minimum$0$267$2,310$3,754$882$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200820082008200820112011
ModelSentraSentraSentraSentraRioRio
Trim2.0S2.0SLSE-RSE-R Spec VLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150  
CVT $1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100   
4-speed automatic    $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40  
Cargo net$40     
Cargo organizer$100     
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25 $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  $125$125
MP3-compatible player    $50$50
Satellite radio $200  $200$200
USB port    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights    $25$25
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors    $25$25
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Folding second row seats$300$300  $300$300
Leather seating surfaces $900    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Metal pedals  $75$75 $75
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$1,980$3,340$1,965$915$1,775$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,065$2,425$1,050$0$860$1,235
Value of Feature Adjustments-987-2,258-9790-824-1,161

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20082011
ModelSentraRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in98.4 in
Length179.8 in167.3 in
Width70.5 in66.7 in
Height59.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,854 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested25039%
Total Not Requested39061%

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 wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested135078%
Total Not Requested37522%

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