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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: $8,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182020202020202020
ModelRioAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SV2.5 SL2.5 PlatinumVC-T Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $28,140 $30,240 $32,400 $35,180
Universal garage door opener 350        
Floor mats 130 235 235 235 235
Cargo mat 95        
Partial leather seating sufaces 500        
Universal garage door opener 291        
Floor mats 104 0 0 0 0
Cargo mat 78        
Partial leather seating sufaces 460        
Options (change) 1,075 235 235 235 235
Options (change) 933 0 0 0 0
Destination 895 925 925 925 925
Total Price $20,370 $29,300 $31,400 $33,560 $36,340

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Rio EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima VC-T Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,719
Model Year20182020202020202020
ModelRioAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SV2.5 SL2.5 PlatinumVC-T Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4188hp I4188hp I4188hp I4248hp I4
TransmissionM6CVTCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/55-17215/55-17235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$20,370$29,300$31,400$33,560$36,340
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-3,650-3,650-7,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,370$27,600$27,750$29,910$28,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$150$2,310$1,315

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182020202020202020
ModelRioAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SV2.5 SL2.5 PlatinumVC-T Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
CVT $1000$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100$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, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Pedestrian detection$50    
Predictive forward collision warning    $250
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 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   $100
Apple CarPlay support$100   $100
CD player $125$125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system    $600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0    
Siri Eyes Free support $0$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$150
Compass$0 $0$0$0
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
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    
Partial leather seating sufaces$450    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,140$3,840$5,790$5,790$9,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$3,650$3,650$7,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-54-108-101-189

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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182020
ModelRioAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in111.2 in
Length172.6 in192.9 in
Width67.9 in72.9 in
Height57.1 in56.7 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.3,213 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima specs.

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 2.5 Platinum

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima VC-T Platinum

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

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