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Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $14,595

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $9,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,791

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $8,617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017201720172017201720172017
ModelRioAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLX2.52.5 S2.5 SR2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SR3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $12,695 $22,500 $22,900 $24,470 $25,460 $28,570 $27,990 $32,690
Base Invoice $12,045 $21,446 $21,348 $22,808 $23,729 $26,621 $26,082 $30,453
Power Package 600              
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400              
Floor mats 70 225 225 235 225 225 235 225
Rear spoiler 250       405 405   405
Power Package 535              
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357              
Floor mats 54 175 175 193 175 175 193 175
Rear spoiler 220       344 344   344
Options (change) 1,320 225 225 235 630 630 235 630
Options (change) 1,166 175 175 193 519 519 193 519
Destination 580 885 885 885 885 885 885 885
Total Price $14,595 $23,610 $24,010 $25,590 $26,975 $30,085 $29,110 $34,205
Total Invoice $13,791 $22,506 $22,408 $23,886 $25,133 $28,025 $27,160 $31,857

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,831
Model Year20062017201720172017201720172017
ModelRioAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLX2.52.5 S2.5 SR2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SR3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4182hp I4182hp I4182hp I4182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM5CVTCVTCVT-7CVTCVTCVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-14215/60-16215/60-16235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$14,595$23,610$24,010$25,590$26,975$30,085$29,110$34,205
Adjustments for Features0-2,180-2,985-4,460-5,235-7,035-5,210-10,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,595$21,430$21,025$21,130$21,740$23,050$23,900$24,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$405$0$105$715$2,025$2,875$3,170
Total Invoice$13,791$22,506$22,408$23,886$25,133$28,025$27,160$31,857
Adjustments for Features0-2,078-2,786-4,163-4,878-6,553-4,861-9,323
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$13,791$20,428$19,622$19,723$20,255$21,472$22,299$22,534
Cost Above Minimum$0$806$0$101$633$1,850$2,677$2,912

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062017201720172017201720172017
ModelRioAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLX2.52.5 S2.5 SR2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SR3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0       
CVT $1000$1000 $1000$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel     $100 $100
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote start    $150$150 $150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150       
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener     $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system    $200$200 $200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100 $100
Obstacle detection, front       $150
Obstacle detection, rear       $250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125 $125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Rear air vents     $100 $100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75       
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof       $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system       $600
Satellite radio    $200$200 $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information       $25
Voice control for nav and audio       $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     $150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25      
Compass     $0 $0
Fog lights   $125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25    $25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only      $750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10      
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats     $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces     $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50     
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50       
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat     $100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat     $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350 $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels    $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$595$2,775$3,580$5,055$5,830$7,630$5,805$10,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,180$2,985$4,460$5,235$7,035$5,210$10,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,078-2,786-4,163-4,878-6,553-4,861-9,323

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062017
ModelRioAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in109.3 in
Length166.9 in191.9 in
Width66.7 in72.0 in
Height57.9 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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