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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: $21,315

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $11,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,326

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $9,586

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420082008
ModelRioAltimaAltima
TrimSX3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,900 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $17,088 $22,681 $26,565
Premium Package 2,500 4,200  
Floor mats 115 175 175
Stability control   900 900
Technology Package   2,000 2,000
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Fog lights   310  
Premium Package 2,345 3,643  
Floor mats 93 137 137
Stability control   780 780
Technology Package   1,734 1,735
6-speed shiftable CVT   461  
Fog lights   251  
Options (change) 2,615 8,085 3,075
Options (change) 2,438 7,006 2,652
Destination 800 695 695
Total Price $21,315 $33,250 $32,440
Total Invoice $20,326 $30,382 $29,912

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,415
Model Year201420082008
ModelRioAltimaAltima
TrimSX3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$21,315$33,250$32,440
Adjustments for Features0-2,305-2,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,315$30,945$30,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$860$0
Total Invoice$20,326$30,382$29,912
Adjustments for Features0-2,106-2,171
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,326$28,276$27,741
Cost Above Minimum$0$535$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201420082008
ModelRioAltimaAltima
TrimSX3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Vehicle health reports$0  
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
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$1,575$3,880$3,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,305$2,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,106-2,171

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20142008
ModelRioAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in109.3 in
Length171.9 in189.8 in
Width67.7 in70.7 in
Height57.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,404 lb.3,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft317.9 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 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior ambient lighting150No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145041%
Total Not Requested207559%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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