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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: $9,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,326

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,172

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420092009
ModelRioAltimaAltima
TrimSX3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,900 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $17,088 $23,337 $27,221
Premium Package 2,500 2,460  
Floor mats 115 175 175
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Technology Package   2,000 2,000
Stability control     600
Premium Package 2,345 2,134  
Floor mats 93 134 134
6-speed shiftable CVT   463  
Technology Package   1,735 1,735
Stability control     520
Options (change) 2,615 5,135 2,775
Options (change) 2,438 4,466 2,389
Destination 800 695 695
Total Price $21,315 $31,010 $32,850
Total Invoice $20,326 $28,498 $30,305

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,847
Model Year201420092009
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$31,010$32,850
Adjustments for Features0-2,530-2,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,315$28,480$30,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,140
Total Invoice$20,326$28,498$30,305
Adjustments for Features0-2,325-2,057
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,326$26,173$28,248
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,075

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201420092009
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  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
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
Rear spoiler $200 
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$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$4,105$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,530$2,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,325-2,057

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20142009
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.3,146 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 in44.1 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 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.3 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

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested207547%
Total Not Requested237553%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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