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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: $15,760

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $9,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,912

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,528

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013201320132013
ModelRioAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSX2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SV3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,025 $24,080 $27,660 $28,260 $30,560
Base Invoice $13,305 $22,018 $25,283 $25,831 $27,929
Power Package 600        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400        
Floor mats 85 185 185 185 185
Bodyside moldings   170 170 170 170
Rear spoiler   395 395 395 395
Power Package 535        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357        
Floor mats 65 152 152 152 152
Bodyside moldings   151 151 151 151
Rear spoiler   329 329 329 329
Options (change) 1,085 750 750 750 750
Options (change) 957 632 632 632 632
Destination 650 790 790 790 790
Total Price $15,760 $25,620 $29,200 $29,800 $32,100
Total Invoice $14,912 $23,440 $26,705 $27,253 $29,351

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,253
Model Year20092013201320132013
ModelRioAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSX2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SV3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM5CVTCVTCVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$15,760$25,620$29,200$29,800$32,100
Adjustments for Features0-3,580-5,635-5,335-6,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,760$22,040$23,565$24,465$25,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,525$2,425$3,725
Total Invoice$14,912$23,440$26,705$27,253$29,351
Adjustments for Features0-3,275-5,154-4,879-5,792
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,912$20,165$21,551$22,374$23,559
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,386$2,209$3,394

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092013201320132013
ModelRioAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSX2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SV3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
CVT $1000$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100 $100
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Sunroof   $900 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Metal pedals$75    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350    
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$870$4,450$6,505$6,205$7,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,580$5,635$5,335$6,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,275-5,154-4,879-5,792

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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092013
ModelRioAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in109.3 in
Length166.9 in191.5 in
Width66.7 in72.0 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.3,109 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

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 SV

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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