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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: $18,370

Nissan Sentra 2.0S   
Difference: $1,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,072

Nissan Sentra 2.0S   
Difference: $2,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelSentraSentraRio
Trim2.0S2.0SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,370 $19,070 $18,400
Base Invoice $15,275 $17,786 $17,627
Floor mats 165 165 130
Alloy wheels 350    
Convenience Package 650    
Mud guards 140    
Cargo mat     95
Partial leather seating sufaces     500
Floor mats 129 129 104
Alloy wheels 303    
Convenience Package 564    
Mud guards 106    
Cargo mat     78
Partial leather seating sufaces     460
Options (change) 1,305 165 725
Options (change) 1,102 129 642
Destination 695 695 895
Total Price $18,370 $19,930 $20,020
Total Invoice $17,072 $18,610 $19,164

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $378
Model Year200820082018
ModelSentraSentraRio
Trim2.0S2.0SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionM6CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6160, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16185/65-15
Total Price$18,370$19,930$20,020
Adjustments for Features0-1,360-2,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,370$18,570$17,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0
Total Invoice$17,072$18,610$19,164
Adjustments for Features0-1,270-2,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,072$17,340$16,694
Cost Above Minimum$0$268$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200820082018
ModelSentraSentraRio
Trim2.0S2.0SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
CVT $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Brake assist  $50
Forward collision warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Cargo organizer$100  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
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 
Interior trim, special color  $0
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Total Value of Features$1,385$2,745$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,360$2,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,270-2,470

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20082018
ModelSentraRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in101.6 in
Length179.8 in172.6 in
Width70.5 in67.9 in
Height59.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,854 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.7 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 EX

Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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