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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: $5,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,937

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $4,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013201320132013
ModelRioAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SV3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,755 $24,080 $27,660 $28,260 $30,560
Base Invoice $16,962 $22,018 $25,283 $25,831 $27,929
Designer Plus Package 750        
Universal garage door opener 350        
Floor mats 120 185 185 185 185
Designer Plus Package 692        
Universal garage door opener 291        
Floor mats 97 152 152 152 152
Options (change) 1,220 185 185 185 185
Options (change) 1,080 152 152 152 152
Destination 895 790 790 790 790
Total Price $19,870 $25,055 $28,635 $29,235 $31,535
Total Invoice $18,937 $22,960 $26,225 $26,773 $28,871

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,588
Model Year20172013201320132013
ModelRioAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SV3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTCVTCVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$19,870$25,055$28,635$29,235$31,535
Adjustments for Features0-475-2,530-2,230-3,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,870$24,580$26,105$27,005$28,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,525$2,425$3,725
Total Invoice$18,937$22,960$26,225$26,773$28,871
Adjustments for Features0-435-2,317-2,042-2,957
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,937$22,525$23,908$24,731$25,914
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,383$2,206$3,389

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20172013201320132013
ModelRioAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SV3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
CVT $1000$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 $100
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Sunroof   $900 
Infotainment 
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150$150
Compass$0 $0$0$0
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$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$50
Heated front seats  $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Partial leather seating sufaces$450    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350    
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,475$2,950$5,005$4,705$5,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$2,530$2,230$3,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-435-2,317-2,042-2,957

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20172013
ModelRioAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in109.3 in
Length172.0 in191.5 in
Width67.7 in72.0 in
Height57.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,730 lb.3,109 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 EX

Designer Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SV

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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SV

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

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

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