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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: $17,525

Kia Rio S   
Difference: $2,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,948

Kia Rio S   
Difference: $1,667

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelSentraSentraSentraRio
TrimSVSRSLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,550 $20,410 $22,170 $16,100
Base Invoice $17,632 $19,395 $21,063 $15,625
Floor mats 180 180 180 130
Universal garage door opener       350
Cargo mat       95
Floor mats 148 148 148 104
Universal garage door opener       291
Cargo mat       78
Options (change) 180 180 180 575
Options (change) 148 148 148 473
Destination 835 835 835 850
Total Price $19,565 $21,425 $23,185 $17,525
Total Invoice $18,615 $20,378 $22,046 $16,948

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $310
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelSentraSentraSentraRio
TrimSVSRSLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4130hp I4130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/38 MPG29/38 MPG29/38 MPG28/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/50-17185/65-15
Total Price$19,565$21,425$23,185$17,525
Adjustments for Features-560-2,410-5,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,005$19,015$18,150$17,525
Cost Above Minimum$855$865$0$0
Total Invoice$18,615$20,378$22,046$16,948
Adjustments for Features-533-2,292-4,7880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,082$18,086$17,258$16,948
Cost Above Minimum$824$828$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2016201620162018
ModelSentraSentraSentraRio
TrimSVSRSLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system  $600 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Compass   $0
Fog lights $125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350 
Total Value of Features$2,325$4,175$6,800$1,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$560$2,410$5,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-533-2,292-4,7880

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20162018
ModelSentraRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in101.6 in
Length182.1 in172.6 in
Width69.3 in67.9 in
Height58.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,857 lb.2,714 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft313.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Rio S

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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