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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: $4,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,455

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $4,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014201420142014
ModelRioAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SV3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $24,340 $27,920 $28,520 $30,820
Base Invoice $17,627 $22,509 $25,813 $26,366 $28,488
Universal garage door opener 350        
Floor mats 130 210 210 210 210
Cargo mat 95        
Partial leather seating sufaces 500        
Universal garage door opener 291        
Floor mats 104 159 159 159 159
Cargo mat 78        
Partial leather seating sufaces 460        
Options (change) 1,075 210 210 210 210
Options (change) 933 159 159 159 159
Destination 895 810 810 810 810
Total Price $20,370 $25,360 $28,940 $29,540 $31,840
Total Invoice $19,455 $23,478 $26,782 $27,335 $29,457

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,286
Model Year20182014201420142014
ModelRioAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SV3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp 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$20,370$25,360$28,940$29,540$31,840
Adjustments for Features-2750-2,075-1,775-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,095$25,360$26,865$27,765$29,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,505$2,405$3,705
Total Invoice$19,455$23,478$26,782$27,335$29,457
Adjustments for Features-2630-1,920-1,643-2,567
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,192$23,478$24,862$25,692$26,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,384$2,214$3,412

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182014201420142014
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    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Forward collision warning$200    
Pedestrian detection$50    
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40    
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
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Sunroof   $900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
CD player $125$125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0    
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
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200 $200
Interior trim, special color$0    
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
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$3,065$2,790$4,865$4,565$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$0$2,075$1,775$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-2630-1,920-1,643-2,567

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182014
ModelRioAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in109.3 in
Length172.6 in191.5 in
Width67.9 in72.0 in
Height57.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SV

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SV

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

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

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