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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: $22,075

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $6,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,905

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $5,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016200620062006
ModelRioAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSX2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,755 $23,950 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $19,667 $22,299 $21,826 $25,340
Universal garage door opener 350      
Floor mats 120 160 160 160
Braking and Airbag Package   800 800  
Navigation Package   1,800 5,700 1,800
Sunroof   900    
Satellite radio   350 350 350
Fog lights   300    
Traction Control and Airbag Package     800 800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     230  
Universal garage door opener 291      
Floor mats 97 119 119 119
Braking and Airbag Package   694 694  
Navigation Package   1,561 5,093 1,561
Sunroof   780    
Satellite radio   304 304 304
Fog lights   248    
Traction Control and Airbag Package     694 694
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     172  
Options (change) 470 4,310 8,040 3,110
Options (change) 388 3,706 7,076 2,678
Destination 850 605 605 605
Total Price $22,075 $28,865 $32,245 $31,115
Total Invoice $20,905 $26,610 $29,507 $28,623

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,538
Model Year2016200620062006
ModelRioAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSX2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6A4M5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$22,075$28,865$32,245$31,115
Adjustments for Features-8800-25-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,195$28,865$32,220$30,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,355$1,425
Total Invoice$20,905$26,610$29,507$28,623
Adjustments for Features-8330-23-759
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,072$26,610$29,484$27,864
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,874$1,254

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2016200620062006
ModelRioAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSX2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
4-speed automatic $800  
5-speed manual  $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Rearview camera$200   
Stability control$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Traction control$100 $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio$50   
MP3-compatible player$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 $0 
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$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$2,950$2,070$2,095$2,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$880$0$25$825
Value of Feature Adjustments-8330-23-759

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162006
ModelRioAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in110.2 in
Length172.0 in192.3 in
Width67.7 in70.4 in
Height57.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,730 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested287566%
Total Not Requested145034%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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