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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: $16,885

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,814

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820112011
ModelSentraSentraSentraSentraSentraRioRio
TrimSVSRSLSR TurboNISMOLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,085 $20,500 $23,440 $22,490 $25,790 $14,995 $16,095
Base Invoice $18,139 $19,481 $22,267 $21,366 $24,495 $14,480 $15,110
Floor mats 200 200 200 200 200 95 95
Rear spoiler 340   340     300  
Fog lights 315            
Metal pedals       145      
Value Package           750  
195/55VR15           300  
Floor mats 169 169 169 169 169 72 72
Rear spoiler 270   270     250  
Fog lights 228            
Metal pedals       100      
Value Package           665  
195/55VR15           260  
Options (change) 855 200 540 345 200 1,445 95
Options (change) 667 169 439 269 169 1,247 72
Destination 885 885 885 885 885 695 695
Total Price $20,825 $21,585 $24,865 $23,720 $26,875 $17,135 $16,885
Total Invoice $19,691 $20,535 $23,591 $22,520 $25,549 $16,422 $15,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $482
Model Year2018201820182018201820112011
ModelSentraSentraSentraSentraSentraRioRio
TrimSVSRSLSR TurboNISMOLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4130hp I4130hp I4188hp I4188hp I4110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTM6M6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 6?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17215/45-18195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$20,825$21,585$24,865$23,720$26,875$17,135$16,885
Adjustments for Features-2,515-4,140-7,995-3,415-3,1900-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,310$17,445$16,870$20,305$23,685$17,135$16,510
Cost Above Minimum$1,440$575$0$3,435$6,815$625$0
Total Invoice$19,691$20,535$23,591$22,520$25,549$16,422$15,877
Adjustments for Features-2,378-3,939-7,585-3,242-3,0330-353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,313$16,596$16,006$19,278$22,516$16,422$15,524
Cost Above Minimum$1,307$590$0$3,272$6,510$898$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2018201820182018201820112011
ModelSentraSentraSentraSentraSentraRioRio
TrimSVSRSLSR TurboNISMOLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000    
6-speed manual   $150$150  
4-speed automatic     $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600    
Cruise control$150  $150$150$150$150
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200    
Blind spot warning system  $200    
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100    
Forward collision warning$200$200$200    
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100  
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0  
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25 $25
Larger rear spoiler    $200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900   
Infotainment 
App support  $0 $0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
Navigation system  $600 $600  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0$0$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25 $25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200    
Traffic + travel information  $25 $25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150    
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights     $25$25
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50    
Interior ambient lighting  $150    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 $10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Metal pedals   $75  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100    
Power recliner, driver seat  $100    
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Wheels, dark finish    $0  
Total Value of Features$4,235$5,860$9,715$5,135$4,910$1,720$2,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,515$4,140$7,995$3,415$3,190$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,378-3,939-7,585-3,242-3,0330-353

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182011
ModelSentraRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in98.4 in
Length182.1 in167.3 in
Width69.3 in66.7 in
Height58.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,849 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

195/55VR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55VR15 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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