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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: $15,685

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $9,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,757

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $9,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020162016201620162016
ModelRioRioAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLXSX2.5 SR2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SR3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,795 $14,895 $24,470 $25,460 $28,570 $27,990 $32,690
Base Invoice $13,330 $13,990 $22,808 $23,729 $26,621 $26,082 $30,453
Value Package 600            
195/55HR15 285            
Floor mats 95 95 220 210 210 220 210
Rear spoiler 300     405 405   405
Value Package 535            
195/55HR15 250            
Floor mats 72 72 177 159 159 177 159
Rear spoiler 250     344 344   344
Options (change) 1,280 95 220 615 615 220 615
Options (change) 1,107 72 177 503 503 177 503
Destination 695 695 835 835 835 835 835
Total Price $15,770 $15,685 $25,525 $26,910 $30,020 $29,045 $34,140
Total Invoice $15,132 $14,757 $23,820 $25,067 $27,959 $27,094 $31,791

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,304
Model Year2010201020162016201620162016
ModelRioRioAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLXSX2.5 SR2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SR3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4110hp I4182hp I4182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM5M5CVT-7CVTCVTCVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/45-16235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$15,770$15,685$25,525$26,910$30,020$29,045$34,140
Adjustments for Features0-375-3,335-4,110-6,060-4,085-9,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,770$15,310$22,190$22,800$23,960$24,960$25,105
Cost Above Minimum$460$0$0$610$1,770$2,770$2,915
Total Invoice$15,132$14,757$23,820$25,067$27,959$27,094$31,791
Adjustments for Features0-353-3,112-3,829-5,644-3,811-8,413
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,132$14,404$20,708$21,238$22,315$23,283$23,378
Cost Above Minimum$728$0$0$530$1,607$2,575$2,670

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2010201020162016201620162016
ModelRioRioAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLXSX2.5 SR2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SR3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0     
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  $1100$1100
CVT   $1000$1000  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100 $100
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Remote start   $150$150 $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener    $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
Blind spot warning system   $200$200 $200
Brake assist  $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
Stability control  $400$400$400$400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100$100
Traction control  $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $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
Rear air vents    $100 $100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Sunroof      $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Navigation system      $600
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200 $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $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
Automatic-off headlights$25$25     
Compass    $0 $0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25  $25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting    $150 $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     $750$750
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  $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
Heated front seats    $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Metal pedals $75     
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$350$350
Machined alloy wheels   $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$970$1,345$4,305$5,080$7,030$5,055$10,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$3,335$4,110$6,060$4,085$9,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-353-3,112-3,829-5,644-3,811-8,413

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102016
ModelRioAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in109.3 in
Length167.3 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

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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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