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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: $15,190

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,371

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,751

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122007
ModelSentraSentraSentraSentraRio
Trim2.0SR2.0SLSE-RSE-R Spec VSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,360 $19,760 $20,490 $20,990 $13,495
Base Invoice $17,125 $18,428 $19,107 $19,571 $12,800
Bodyside moldings 155   155 155  
Floor mats 120 120 120 120 70
Power Package         600
Antilock brakes (ABS)         400
Bodyside moldings 123   123 123  
Floor mats 94 94 94 94 54
Power Package         535
Antilock brakes (ABS)         357
Options (change) 275 120 275 275 1,070
Options (change) 217 94 217 217 946
Destination 780 780 780 780 625
Total Price $19,415 $20,660 $21,545 $22,045 $15,190
Total Invoice $18,122 $19,302 $20,104 $20,568 $14,371

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,024
Model Year20122012201220122007
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$19,415$20,660$21,545$22,045$15,190
Adjustments for Features-1,850-2,425-1,775-7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,565$18,235$19,770$21,320$15,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$2,205$3,755$0
Total Invoice$18,122$19,302$20,104$20,568$14,371
Adjustments for Features-1,727-2,266-1,656-6760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,395$17,036$18,448$19,892$14,371
Cost Above Minimum$0$641$2,053$3,497$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122012201220122007
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$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
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   
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
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$2,625$3,200$2,550$1,500$775
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,850$2,425$1,775$725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,727-2,266-1,656-6760

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122007
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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio specs.

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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