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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: $32,620

Kia Niro EX   
Difference: $365

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelNiroNiroAltima
TrimEXTouring3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,150 $32,000 $25,570
Base Invoice $24,843 $30,370 $23,697
Premium Package 5,300   2,130
Floor mats 135 135 180
Cargo mat 95 95  
Sport Package     2,370
Technology Package     1,780
Door sill trim plates     175
Premium Package 4,917   1,848
Floor mats 108 108 146
Cargo mat 78 78  
Sport Package     2,056
Technology Package     1,543
Door sill trim plates     126
Options (change) 5,530 230 6,635
Options (change) 5,103 186 5,719
Destination 940 940 780
Total Price $32,620 $33,170 $32,985
Total Invoice $30,886 $31,496 $30,196

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,448
Model Year201820182012
ModelNiroNiroAltima
TrimEXTouring3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine104hp I4 H104hp I4 H270hp V6
TransmissionS6S6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8315, 8264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$32,620$33,170$32,985
Adjustments for Features-4,370-4,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,250$28,450$32,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0
Total Invoice$30,886$31,496$30,196
Adjustments for Features-4,138-4,4820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,748$27,014$30,196
Cost Above Minimum$0$266$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201820182012
ModelNiroNiroAltima
TrimEXTouring3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Tachometer  $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,550$6,900$2,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,370$4,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,138-4,4820

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182012
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
Kia Niro EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested312548%
Total Not Requested332552%

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 headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested197580%
Total Not Requested50020%
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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