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Kia Niro vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Niro vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,770

Kia Niro Touring   
Difference: $575

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,873

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $302

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
ModelNiroAltimaAltima
TrimTouring2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,650 $26,750 $25,570
Base Invoice $28,098 $24,860 $23,697
Floor mats 130 180 180
Cargo mat 95    
Premium Audio Package   990  
Technology Package   1,780 1,780
Fog lights   315  
Rear spoiler   375  
Door sill trim plates   175 175
Sport Package     2,370
Premium Package     2,130
Floor mats 104 146 146
Cargo mat 78    
Premium Audio Package   859  
Technology Package   1,543 1,543
Fog lights   256  
Rear spoiler   303  
Door sill trim plates   126 126
Sport Package     2,056
Premium Package     1,848
Options (change) 225 3,815 6,635
Options (change) 182 3,233 5,719
Destination 895 780 780
Total Price $30,770 $31,345 $32,985
Total Invoice $29,175 $28,873 $30,196

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,467
Model Year201720122012
ModelNiroAltimaAltima
TrimTouring2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine104hp I4 H175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionS6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$30,770$31,345$32,985
Adjustments for Features-2,9200-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,850$31,345$32,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,115
Total Invoice$29,175$28,873$30,196
Adjustments for Features-2,7690-481
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,406$28,873$29,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$842

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Features Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201720122012
ModelNiroAltimaAltima
TrimTouring2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,750$1,830$2,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,920$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7690-481

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20172012
ModelNiroAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length171.5 in190.7 in
Width71.1 in70.7 in
Height60.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,107 lb.3,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.3 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.5 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested42552%
Total Not Requested40048%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested155076%
Total Not Requested50024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested182574%
Total Not Requested65026%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

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