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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: $15,350

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,522

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,441

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102008
ModelSentraSentraSentraSentraRio
Trim2.0SR2.0SLSE-RSE-R Spec VSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,160 $18,560 $19,580 $20,080 $13,615
Base Invoice $16,009 $17,312 $18,260 $18,725 $12,915
Bodyside moldings 150   150 150  
Floor mats 110 110 110 110 85
Rear spoiler   210      
Power Package         600
Antilock brakes (ABS)         400
Bodyside moldings 116   116 116  
Floor mats 88 88 88 88 65
Rear spoiler   167      
Power Package         535
Antilock brakes (ABS)         357
Options (change) 260 320 260 260 1,085
Options (change) 204 255 204 204 957
Destination 750 750 750 750 650
Total Price $18,170 $19,630 $20,590 $21,090 $15,350
Total Invoice $16,963 $18,317 $19,214 $19,679 $14,522

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,251
Model Year20102010201020102008
ModelSentraSentraSentraSentraRio
Trim2.0SR2.0SLSE-RSE-R Spec VSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4177hp I4200hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6160, 6160, 6160, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17195/55-15
Total Price$18,170$19,630$20,590$21,090$15,350
Adjustments for Features-1,275-2,375-1,800-7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,895$17,255$18,790$20,340$15,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$360$1,895$3,445$0
Total Invoice$16,963$18,317$19,214$19,679$14,522
Adjustments for Features-1,190-2,216-1,680-7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,773$16,101$17,534$18,979$14,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$328$1,761$3,206$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20102010201020102008
ModelSentraSentraSentraSentraRio
Trim2.0SR2.0SLSE-RSE-R Spec VSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
6-speed manual   $150 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Proximity key $250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Stability control $400$400$400 
Traction control $100$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125   
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100   
iPod integration$100    
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio $200   
USB port $25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Heated mirrors    $25
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Folding second row seats$300$300  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
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$2,050$3,150$2,575$1,525$775
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,275$2,375$1,800$750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,190-2,216-1,680-7000

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20102008
ModelSentraRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in98.4 in
Length179.8 in166.9 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
Kia Rio SX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%

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