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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: $19,870

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $4,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,937

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $4,047

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelRioAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,755 $22,710 $26,750 $25,570
Base Invoice $16,962 $21,290 $24,860 $23,697
Universal garage door opener 350      
Designer Plus Package 750      
Floor mats 120 180 180 180
Fog lights   315 315  
Alloy wheels   590    
Premium Audio Package     990  
Premium Package       2,130
Sport Package       2,370
Universal garage door opener 291      
Designer Plus Package 692      
Floor mats 97 146 146 146
Fog lights   256 256  
Alloy wheels   512    
Premium Audio Package     859  
Premium Package       1,848
Sport Package       2,056
Options (change) 1,220 1,085 1,485 4,680
Options (change) 1,080 914 1,261 4,050
Destination 895 780 780 780
Total Price $19,870 $24,575 $29,015 $31,030
Total Invoice $18,937 $22,984 $26,901 $28,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,046
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelRioAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4175hp I4175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$19,870$24,575$29,015$31,030
Adjustments for Features-1,1650-4,345-5,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,705$24,575$24,670$25,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$95$1,385
Total Invoice$18,937$22,984$26,901$28,527
Adjustments for Features-1,1100-4,028-4,661
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,827$22,984$22,873$23,866
Cost Above Minimum$0$111$0$993

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2017201220122012
ModelRioAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100
MP3-compatible player$50 $50$50
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
USB port$25 $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights$125 $125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25  
Compass$0 $0$0
Heated mirrors$25  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10  
Visor mirror, passenger $10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450   
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
Total Value of Features$3,025$1,860$6,205$6,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,165$0$4,345$5,070
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1100-4,028-4,661

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20172012
ModelRioAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in109.3 in
Length172.0 in190.7 in
Width67.7 in70.7 in
Height57.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,730 lb.3,181 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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Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Designer Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested75091%
Total Not Requested759%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 S

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72529%
Total Not Requested175071%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Total Requested1256%
Total Not Requested192594%

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