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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: $18,145

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $3,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,257

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $2,858

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelSentraRioRio
TrimSE-REXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,660 $16,300 $17,500
Base Invoice $19,265 $15,535 $16,675
Floor mats 165 95 95
Convenience Package   1,000  
Floor mats 130 72 72
Convenience Package   900  
Options (change) 165 1,095 95
Options (change) 130 972 72
Destination 720 750 750
Total Price $21,545 $18,145 $18,345
Total Invoice $20,115 $17,257 $17,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,066
Model Year200920122012
ModelSentraRioRio
TrimSE-REXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine177hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG28/36 MPG28/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17185/65-15205/45-17
Total Price$21,545$18,145$18,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,270-1,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,545$16,875$16,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$100
Total Invoice$20,115$17,257$17,497
Adjustments for Features0-1,208-1,307
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,115$16,049$16,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$141

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200920122012
ModelSentraRioRio
TrimSE-REXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Media drive, small $5$5
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Metal pedals$75 $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$1,910$3,180$3,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,270$1,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,208-1,307

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092012
ModelSentraRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in101.2 in
Length179.8 in171.9 in
Width70.5 in67.7 in
Height59.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,102 lb.2,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Automatic headlights100No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)0No
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested62552%
Total Not Requested58548%

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