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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: $22,075

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,905

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,183

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelSentraRio
TrimSR TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,490 $20,755
Base Invoice $21,366 $19,667
Premium Package 2,590  
Floor mats 200 120
Metal pedals 145  
7-speed shiftable CVT 290  
Universal garage door opener   350
Premium Package 2,293  
Floor mats 169 97
Metal pedals 100  
7-speed shiftable CVT 275  
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 3,225 470
Options (change) 2,837 388
Destination 885 850
Total Price $26,600 $22,075
Total Invoice $25,088 $20,905

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,669
Model Year20182016
ModelSentraRio
TrimSR TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine188hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/33 MPG27/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/45-17
Total Price$26,600$22,075
Adjustments for Features-2,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,935$22,075
Total Invoice$25,088$20,905
Adjustments for Features-2,5140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,574$20,905

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182016
ModelSentraRio
TrimSR TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,065$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5140

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182016
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 Weight3,076 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
Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested195562%
Total Not Requested117538%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

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

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