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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: $8,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018201820182018
ModelRioRioAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLXSX2.5 SR2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,995 $16,095 $24,200 $25,785 $28,995 $35,510
Value Package 750          
195/55VR15 300          
Floor mats 95 95 245 235 235 235
Rear spoiler 300     405 405 405
Value Package 665          
195/55VR15 260          
Floor mats 72 72 0 0 0 0
Rear spoiler 250     344 344 344
Options (change) 1,445 95 245 640 640 640
Options (change) 1,247 72 0 344 344 344
Destination 695 695 885 885 885 885
Total Price $17,135 $16,885 $25,330 $27,310 $30,520 $37,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Rio SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,742
Model Year201120112018201820182018
ModelRioRioAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLXSX2.5 SR2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4110hp I4182hp I4182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionA4A4CVT-7CVTCVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/45-16235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$17,135$16,885$25,330$27,310$30,520$37,035
Adjustments for Features0-375-2,935-3,710-5,660-9,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,135$16,510$22,395$23,600$24,860$27,500
Cost Above Minimum$625$0$0$1,205$2,465$5,105

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201120112018201820182018
ModelRioRioAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLXSX2.5 SR2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800    
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  $1100
CVT   $1000$1000 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote start   $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $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    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Predictive forward collision warning     $250
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
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Interior air filter  $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
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support     $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Navigation system     $600
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
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
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Compass    $0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     $750
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Trip computer  $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
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels   $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100
Total Value of Features$1,920$2,295$4,855$5,630$7,580$11,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$2,935$3,710$5,660$9,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-353-103-167-228-316

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112018
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 SL

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

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