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Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,870

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,937

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,441

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162017
ModelSentraSentraRio
TrimSRSLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,410 $22,170 $17,755
Base Invoice $19,395 $21,063 $16,962
Floor mats 180 180 120
Designer Plus Package     750
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats 148 148 97
Designer Plus Package     692
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 180 180 1,220
Options (change) 148 148 1,080
Destination 835 835 895
Total Price $21,425 $23,185 $19,870
Total Invoice $20,378 $22,046 $18,937

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $300
Model Year201620162017
ModelSentraSentraRio
TrimSRSLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4130hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/38 MPG29/38 MPG27/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17185/65-15
Total Price$21,425$23,185$19,870
Adjustments for Features-960-3,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,465$19,600$19,870
Cost Above Minimum$865$0$0
Total Invoice$20,378$22,046$18,937
Adjustments for Features-913-3,4090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,465$18,637$18,937
Cost Above Minimum$828$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201620162017
ModelSentraSentraRio
TrimSRSLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Navigation system $600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
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$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,935$5,560$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$960$3,585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-913-3,4090

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20162017
ModelSentraRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in101.2 in
Length182.1 in172.0 in
Width69.3 in67.7 in
Height58.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,857 lb.2,729 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Designer Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%

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