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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: $20,545

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $9,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,497

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,892

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelRioAltimaAltima
TrimSX2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,500 $28,570 $32,690
Base Invoice $16,675 $26,621 $30,453
Premium Package 2,200    
Floor mats 95 225 225
Sunroof   800  
Premium Package 2,000    
Floor mats 72 175 175
Sunroof   708  
Options (change) 2,295 1,025 225
Options (change) 2,072 883 175
Destination 750 885 885
Total Price $20,545 $30,480 $33,800
Total Invoice $19,497 $28,389 $31,513

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,514
Model Year201220172017
ModelRioAltimaAltima
TrimSX2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$20,545$30,480$33,800
Adjustments for Features0-1,480-3,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,545$29,000$30,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,245
Total Invoice$19,497$28,389$31,513
Adjustments for Features0-1,378-3,314
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,497$27,011$28,199
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,188

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201220172017
ModelRioAltimaAltima
TrimSX2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
HD radio$50  
Navigation system$600 $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,050$3,530$5,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,480$3,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,378-3,314

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122017
ModelRioAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in109.3 in
Length171.9 in191.9 in
Width67.7 in72.0 in
Height57.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,404 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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