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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: $19,870

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $9,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,937

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $7,826

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092017
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaRio
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $26,550 $17,755
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $24,976 $16,962
Premium Package 2,460      
6-speed shiftable CVT 500      
Floor mats 175 175 110 120
Stability control   600    
Technology Package   2,000    
Connection Package     3,100  
Convenience Package     1,300  
Designer Plus Package       750
Universal garage door opener       350
Premium Package 2,134      
6-speed shiftable CVT 463      
Floor mats 134 134 84 97
Stability control   520    
Technology Package   1,735    
Connection Package     2,689  
Convenience Package     1,127  
Designer Plus Package       692
Universal garage door opener       291
Options (change) 3,135 2,775 4,510 1,220
Options (change) 2,731 2,389 3,900 1,080
Destination 695 695 695 895
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,350 0
Total Price $29,010 $32,850 $29,405 $19,870
Total Invoice $26,763 $30,305 $27,221 $18,937

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,846
Model Year2009200920092017
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaRio
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6158hp I4 H138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9264, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16215/60-16185/65-15
Total Price$29,010$32,850$29,405$19,870
Adjustments for Features-3,230-4,755-2,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,780$28,095$27,315$19,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,315$1,535$0
Total Invoice$26,763$30,305$27,221$18,937
Adjustments for Features-2,980-4,387-1,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,783$25,918$25,286$18,937
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$1,503$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2009200920092017
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaRio
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Rearview camera $200 $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
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 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200 $200 
Sunroof $900  
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Navigation system $600  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic information $25  
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
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 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$5,755$7,280$4,615$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,230$4,755$2,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,980-4,387-1,9350

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092017
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?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Rear spoiler200No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested122528%
Total Not Requested322572%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested72578%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Connection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Rear air vents100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62522%
Total Not Requested227578%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested45543%
Total Not Requested61557%

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%
Designer Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested75091%
Total Not Requested759%

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