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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: $21,530

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $9,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelRioAltimaAltima
TrimSX2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,090 $28,995 $35,510
Premium Package 2,500    
Floor mats 115 235 235
Technology Package   1,290  
Premium Package 2,345    
Floor mats 93 0 0
Technology Package   0  
Options (change) 2,615 1,525 235
Options (change) 2,438 0 0
Destination 825 885 885
Total Price $21,530 $31,405 $36,630

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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 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,663
Model Year201520182018
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$21,530$31,405$36,630
Adjustments for Features0-4,180-4,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,530$27,225$31,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,625

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201520182018
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
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 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
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$100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
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$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 $100
Total Value of Features$1,575$5,755$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,180$4,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-118-115

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20152018
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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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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested160049%
Total Not Requested167551%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

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

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