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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: $14,595

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $4,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,791

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $4,208

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122006
ModelSentraSentraSentraSentraSentraRio
Trim2.0S2.0SR2.0SLSE-RSE-R Spec VLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,360 $18,360 $19,760 $20,490 $20,990 $12,695
Base Invoice $17,125 $17,125 $18,428 $19,107 $19,571 $12,045
Floor mats 120 120 120 120 120 70
Bodyside moldings   155   155 155  
Power Package           600
Antilock brakes (ABS)           400
Rear spoiler           250
Floor mats 94 94 94 94 94 54
Bodyside moldings   123   123 123  
Power Package           535
Antilock brakes (ABS)           357
Rear spoiler           220
Options (change) 120 275 120 275 275 1,320
Options (change) 94 217 94 217 217 1,166
Destination 780 780 780 780 780 580
Total Price $19,260 $19,415 $20,660 $21,545 $22,045 $14,595
Total Invoice $17,999 $18,122 $19,302 $20,104 $20,568 $13,791

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,951
Model Year201220122012201220122006
ModelSentraSentraSentraSentraSentraRio
Trim2.0S2.0SR2.0SLSE-RSE-R Spec VLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4140hp I4177hp I4200hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTCVT-6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6160, 6160, 6160, 6160, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17185/65-14
Total Price$19,260$19,415$20,660$21,545$22,045$14,595
Adjustments for Features-2,050-2,550-3,125-2,475-1,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,210$16,865$17,535$19,070$20,620$14,595
Cost Above Minimum$345$0$670$2,205$3,755$0
Total Invoice$17,999$18,122$19,302$20,104$20,568$13,791
Adjustments for Features-1,916-2,380-2,920-2,309-1,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,083$15,742$16,382$17,795$19,238$13,791
Cost Above Minimum$341$0$640$2,053$3,496$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201220122012201220122006
ModelSentraSentraSentraSentraSentraRio
Trim2.0S2.0SR2.0SLSE-RSE-R Spec VLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100  
6-speed manual    $150 
5-speed manual     $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$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$0 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$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$125   
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100   
iPod integration$100$100    
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights     $25
Fog lights $125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors     $25
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat     $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350 
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$2,600$3,100$3,675$3,025$1,975$550
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,050$2,550$3,125$2,475$1,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,916-2,380-2,920-2,309-1,3300

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122006
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 LX

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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