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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: $21,315

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,326

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $1,899

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelSentraRio
TrimSE-RSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,490 $17,900
Base Invoice $19,107 $17,088
Upgrade Package 2,450  
Mud guards 160  
Floor mats 120 115
Premium Package   2,500
Upgrade Package 2,126  
Mud guards 118  
Floor mats 94 93
Premium Package   2,345
Options (change) 2,730 2,615
Options (change) 2,338 2,438
Destination 780 800
Total Price $24,000 $21,315
Total Invoice $22,225 $20,326

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,592
Model Year20122014
ModelSentraRio
TrimSE-RSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine177hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG28/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$24,000$21,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,000$19,540
Total Invoice$22,225$20,326
Adjustments for Features0-1,693
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,225$18,633

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122014
ModelSentraRio
TrimSE-RSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,650$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,693

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122014
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
Nissan Sentra SE-R

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested223086%
Total Not Requested35014%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested175059%
Total Not Requested122541%

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