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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: $20,370

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,455

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,129

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelSentraSentraSentraRio
TrimSRSLSR TurboEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,500 $23,440 $22,490 $18,400
Base Invoice $19,481 $22,267 $21,366 $17,627
Floor mats 200 200 200 130
Cargo net 70 70 70  
Universal garage door opener       350
Cargo mat       95
Partial leather seating sufaces       500
Floor mats 169 169 169 104
Cargo net 49 49 49  
Universal garage door opener       291
Cargo mat       78
Partial leather seating sufaces       460
Options (change) 270 270 270 1,075
Options (change) 218 218 218 933
Destination 885 885 885 895
Total Price $21,655 $24,595 $23,645 $20,370
Total Invoice $20,584 $23,370 $22,469 $19,455

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $907
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelSentraSentraSentraRio
TrimSRSLSR TurboEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4130hp I4188hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17185/65-15
Total Price$21,655$24,595$23,645$20,370
Adjustments for Features-1,420-5,075-6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,235$19,520$23,025$20,370
Cost Above Minimum$715$0$3,505$0
Total Invoice$20,584$23,370$22,469$19,455
Adjustments for Features-1,350-4,822-5890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,234$18,548$21,880$19,455
Cost Above Minimum$686$0$3,332$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelSentraSentraSentraRio
TrimSRSLSR TurboEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Proximity key$250$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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Forward collision warning$200$200 $200
Pedestrian detection   $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 
Rear spoiler$200 $200 
Sunroof $900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support $0 $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
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 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 $50
Interior ambient lighting $150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Interior trim, special color   $0
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$4,220$7,875$3,420$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,420$5,075$620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,350-4,822-5890

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182018
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 Weight2,849 lb.2,649 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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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%
Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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