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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: $7,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201820182018
ModelRioAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,755 $25,785 $28,995 $35,510
Designer Plus Package 750      
Universal garage door opener 350      
Floor mats 120 235 235 235
Designer Plus Package 692      
Universal garage door opener 291      
Floor mats 97 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,220 235 235 235
Options (change) 1,080 0 0 0
Destination 895 885 885 885
Total Price $19,870 $26,905 $30,115 $36,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Rio EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,228
Model Year2017201820182018
ModelRioAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTCVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$19,870$26,905$30,115$36,630
Adjustments for Features0-1,480-3,430-7,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,870$25,425$26,685$29,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,260$3,900

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2017201820182018
ModelRioAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
CVT $1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener$100 $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$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Predictive forward collision warning   $250
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
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$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Navigation system   $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Compass$0 $0$0
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,400$3,880$5,830$9,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,480$3,430$7,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-49-101-176

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20172018
ModelRioAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in109.3 in
Length172.0 in191.9 in
Width67.7 in72.0 in
Height57.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,730 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 EX

Designer Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 SL

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

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