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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: $16,885

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $7,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120152015201520152015
ModelRioRioAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLXSX2.5 S2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SV3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,995 $16,095 $22,560 $24,720 $28,150 $29,830 $32,350
Base Invoice $14,480 $15,110 $21,031 $23,041 $26,232 $27,575 $30,138
Value Package 750            
195/55VR15 300            
Floor mats 95 95 135 135 135 135 135
Rear spoiler 300     405 405 405 405
Display Audio Package     320        
Sport Value Package     860        
Power driver seat     340        
Bodyside moldings     205 205 205 205 205
Value Package 665            
195/55VR15 260            
Floor mats 72 72 106 106 106 106 106
Rear spoiler 250     344 344 344 344
Display Audio Package     283        
Sport Value Package     826        
Power driver seat     301        
Bodyside moldings     185 185 185 185 185
Options (change) 1,445 95 1,860 745 745 745 745
Options (change) 1,247 72 1,701 635 635 635 635
Destination 695 695 825 825 825 825 825
Total Price $17,135 $16,885 $25,245 $26,290 $29,720 $31,400 $33,920
Total Invoice $16,422 $15,877 $23,557 $24,501 $27,692 $29,035 $31,598

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,961
Model Year2011201120152015201520152015
ModelRioRioAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLXSX2.5 S2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SV3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4110hp I4182hp I4182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA4A4CVTCVTCVTCVT-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)195/55-15205/45-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$17,135$16,885$25,245$26,290$29,720$31,400$33,920
Adjustments for Features0-375-2,220-3,045-4,995-5,845-6,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,135$16,510$23,025$23,245$24,725$25,555$27,075
Cost Above Minimum$625$0$0$220$1,700$2,530$4,050
Total Invoice$16,422$15,877$23,557$24,501$27,692$29,035$31,598
Adjustments for Features0-353-2,072-2,838-4,654-5,405-6,376
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,422$15,524$21,485$21,663$23,038$23,630$25,222
Cost Above Minimum$898$0$0$178$1,553$2,145$3,737

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2011201120152015201520152015
ModelRioRioAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLXSX2.5 S2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SV3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800     
CVT  $1000$1000$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100$1100
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$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$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
Blind spot warning system     $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50
Lane departure warning     $200$200
Moving object detection, rear     $25$25
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 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$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$0
Rear air vents    $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Sunroof     $900 
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Navigation system     $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information     $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio     $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25     
Compass    $0$0$0
Fog lights $125 $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$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$150
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$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$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     
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
Power recliner, driver seat   $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    
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350$350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,495$1,870$3,715$4,540$6,490$7,340$8,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$2,220$3,045$4,995$5,845$6,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-353-2,072-2,838-4,654-5,405-6,376

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112015
ModelRioAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in109.3 in
Length167.3 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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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 S

Display Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested22553%
Total Not Requested20047%
Sport Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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