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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: $20,275

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $130

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,971

Nissan Sentra 2.0SR   
Difference: $406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelSentraSentraRio
Trim2.0SR2.0SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,360 $19,760 $18,400
Base Invoice $17,125 $18,428 $17,627
Convenience Package 850    
Mud guards 160    
Floor mats 120 120 130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 135 135  
Leather seating surfaces   900  
Universal garage door opener     350
Partial leather seating sufaces     500
Convenience Package 738    
Mud guards 118    
Floor mats 94 94 104
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 116 116  
Leather seating surfaces   780  
Universal garage door opener     291
Partial leather seating sufaces     460
Options (change) 1,265 1,155 980
Options (change) 1,066 990 855
Destination 780 780 895
Total Price $20,405 $21,695 $20,275
Total Invoice $18,971 $20,198 $19,377

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $124
Model Year201220122018
ModelSentraSentraRio
Trim2.0SR2.0SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6160, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16185/65-15
Total Price$20,405$21,695$20,275
Adjustments for Features0-1,235-555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,405$20,460$19,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$55$0
Total Invoice$18,971$20,198$19,377
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,971$19,048$18,847
Cost Above Minimum$0$77$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201220122018
ModelSentraSentraRio
Trim2.0SR2.0SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Brake assist  $50
Forward collision warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats $200 
Interior trim, special color  $0
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Total Value of Features$2,060$3,295$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,235$555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,150-530

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122018
ModelSentraRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in101.6 in
Length179.8 in172.6 in
Width70.5 in67.9 in
Height59.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,854 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SR

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Cargo net40No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested25046%
Total Not Requested29054%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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