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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: $22,075

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,905

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $7,593

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092016
ModelAltimaAltimaRio
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $20,755
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $19,667
Premium Package 2,460    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Floor mats 175 175 120
Stability control   600  
Universal garage door opener     350
Premium Package 2,134    
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Technology Package 1,735 1,735  
Floor mats 134 134 97
Stability control   520  
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 5,135 2,775 470
Options (change) 4,466 2,389 388
Destination 695 695 850
Total Price $31,010 $32,850 $22,075
Total Invoice $28,498 $30,305 $20,905

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,567
Model Year200920092016
ModelAltimaAltimaRio
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16205/45-17
Total Price$31,010$32,850$22,075
Adjustments for Features-2,205-1,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,805$30,945$22,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,140$0
Total Invoice$28,498$30,305$20,905
Adjustments for Features-2,026-1,7570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,472$28,548$20,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,076$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200920092016
ModelAltimaAltimaRio
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,855$3,555$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,205$1,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,026-1,7570

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092016
ModelAltimaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in101.2 in
Length189.8 in172.0 in
Width70.7 in67.7 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,146 lb.2,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested232552%
Total Not Requested212548%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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