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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: $19,370

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $4,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,505

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $4,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelSentraSentraRio
TrimSR TurboNISMOEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,490 $25,790 $17,755
Base Invoice $21,366 $24,495 $16,962
Floor mats 200 200 120
7-speed shiftable CVT 290 0  
Eco Package     600
Floor mats 169 169 97
7-speed shiftable CVT 275 0  
Eco Package     551
Options (change) 490 200 720
Options (change) 444 169 648
Destination 885 885 895
Total Price $23,865 $26,875 $19,370
Total Invoice $22,695 $25,549 $18,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $467
Model Year201820182017
ModelSentraSentraRio
TrimSR TurboNISMOEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine188hp I4188hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/33 MPG27/33 MPG27/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18185/65-15
Total Price$23,865$26,875$19,370
Adjustments for Features-3,915-3,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,950$23,510$19,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,560$0
Total Invoice$22,695$25,549$18,505
Adjustments for Features-3,723-3,1990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,972$22,350$18,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,378$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201820182017
ModelSentraSentraRio
TrimSR TurboNISMOEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Forward collision warning$200  
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$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Navigation system $600 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Total Value of Features$5,215$4,665$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,915$3,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,723-3,1990

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182017
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
Kia Rio EX

Eco Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Automatic start / stop150No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested32562%
Total Not Requested20038%

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