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Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,370

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $6,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaRio
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,785 $28,995 $35,510 $18,400
Floor mats 235 235 235 130
Universal garage door opener       350
Cargo mat       95
Partial leather seating sufaces       500
Floor mats 0 0 0 104
Universal garage door opener       291
Cargo mat       78
Partial leather seating sufaces       460
Options (change) 235 235 235 1,075
Options (change) 0 0 0 933
Destination 885 885 885 895
Total Price $26,905 $30,115 $36,630 $20,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Rio EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,752
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaRio
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6130hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18185/65-15
Total Price$26,905$30,115$36,630$20,370
Adjustments for Features-1,700-3,650-7,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,205$26,465$29,105$20,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,260$3,900$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaRio
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$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 
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$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$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  
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 
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$3,840$5,790$9,665$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,700$3,650$7,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-56-107-1820

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182018
ModelAltimaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in101.6 in
Length191.9 in172.6 in
Width72.0 in67.9 in
Height57.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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