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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: $6,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,455

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $5,334

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201720172017
ModelRioAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $25,460 $28,570 $32,690
Base Invoice $17,627 $23,729 $26,621 $30,453
Universal garage door opener 350      
Floor mats 130 225 225 225
Cargo mat 95      
Partial leather seating sufaces 500      
Universal garage door opener 291      
Floor mats 104 175 175 175
Cargo mat 78      
Partial leather seating sufaces 460      
Options (change) 1,075 225 225 225
Options (change) 933 175 175 175
Destination 895 885 885 885
Total Price $20,370 $26,570 $29,680 $33,800
Total Invoice $19,455 $24,789 $27,681 $31,513

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,121
Model Year2018201720172017
ModelRioAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6CVTCVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$20,370$26,570$29,680$33,800
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-3,250-6,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,370$25,270$26,430$27,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,160$2,305
Total Invoice$19,455$24,789$27,681$31,513
Adjustments for Features0-1,213-3,031-5,804
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,455$23,576$24,650$25,709
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,074$2,133

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2018201720172017
ModelRioAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
CVT $1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
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, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning$200   
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
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   
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
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
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
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,990$3,290$5,240$8,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$3,250$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,213-3,031-5,804

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182017
ModelRioAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in109.3 in
Length172.6 in191.9 in
Width67.9 in72.0 in
Height57.1 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.3,198 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 SL

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

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