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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: $20,370

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $5,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,455

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $4,814

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006200620062006
ModelRioAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $23,950 $23,600 $27,400 $29,650
Base Invoice $17,627 $22,299 $21,826 $25,340 $27,421
Universal garage door opener 350        
Floor mats 130 160 160 160 160
Cargo mat 95        
Partial leather seating sufaces 500        
Braking and Airbag Package   800 800    
Satellite radio   350 350 350 350
Fog lights   300      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     230    
Traction Control and Airbag Package     800 800 800
Universal garage door opener 291        
Floor mats 104 119 119 119 119
Cargo mat 78        
Partial leather seating sufaces 460        
Braking and Airbag Package   694 694    
Satellite radio   304 304 304 304
Fog lights   248      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     172    
Traction Control and Airbag Package     694 694 694
Options (change) 1,075 1,610 2,340 1,310 1,310
Options (change) 933 1,365 1,983 1,117 1,117
Destination 895 605 605 605 605
Total Price $20,370 $26,165 $26,545 $29,315 $31,565
Total Invoice $19,455 $24,269 $24,414 $27,062 $29,143

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,147
Model Year20182006200620062006
ModelRioAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionM6A4M5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$20,370$26,165$26,545$29,315$31,565
Adjustments for Features-1,535-2,3000-4,025-3,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,835$23,865$26,545$25,290$28,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,680$1,425$4,325
Total Invoice$19,455$24,269$24,414$27,062$29,143
Adjustments for Features-1,466-2,1330-3,716-3,116
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,989$22,136$24,414$23,346$26,027
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,278$1,210$3,891

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182006200620062006
ModelRioAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150
4-speed automatic $800   
5-speed manual  $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Forward collision warning$200    
Pedestrian detection$50    
Rearview camera$200    
Stability control$400    
Tire-pressure monitor$75    
Traction control$100 $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200$200
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
App support$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325$325
CD player  $125  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 $0  
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Heated front seats $200 $200$200
Interior trim, special color$0    
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$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 recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$2,425$3,190$890$4,915$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,535$2,300$0$4,025$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,466-2,1330-3,716-3,116

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182006
ModelRioAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in110.2 in
Length172.6 in192.3 in
Width67.9 in70.4 in
Height57.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima SE-R

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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