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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: $21,315

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $9,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,326

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,421

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
ModelAltimaAltimaRio
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,750 $25,570 $17,900
Base Invoice $24,860 $23,697 $17,088
Premium Audio Package 990    
Technology Package 1,780 1,780  
Fog lights 315    
Rear spoiler 375    
Floor mats 180 180 115
Premium Package   2,130 2,500
Sport Package   2,370  
Premium Audio Package 859    
Technology Package 1,543 1,543  
Fog lights 256    
Rear spoiler 303    
Floor mats 146 146 93
Premium Package   1,848 2,345
Sport Package   2,056  
Options (change) 3,640 6,460 2,615
Options (change) 3,107 5,593 2,438
Destination 780 780 800
Total Price $31,170 $32,810 $21,315
Total Invoice $28,747 $30,070 $20,326

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,927
Model Year201220122014
ModelAltimaAltimaRio
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4270hp 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)215/60-16215/55-17205/45-17
Total Price$31,170$32,810$21,315
Adjustments for Features-1,620-2,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,550$30,665$21,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,115$0
Total Invoice$28,747$30,070$20,326
Adjustments for Features-1,494-1,9660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,253$28,104$20,326
Cost Above Minimum$0$851$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201220122014
ModelAltimaAltimaRio
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRSX
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 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
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$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
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$3,070$3,595$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,620$2,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,494-1,9660

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122014
ModelAltimaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in101.2 in
Length190.7 in171.9 in
Width70.7 in67.7 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,181 lb.2,404 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 2.5 SL

Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested157564%
Total Not Requested90036%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested102550%
Total Not Requested102550%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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