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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: $15,350

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $9,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,522

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014201420142008
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaRio
Trim2.5 S2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 S3.5 SV3.5 SLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,690 $24,340 $27,920 $26,320 $28,520 $30,820 $13,615
Base Invoice $20,987 $22,509 $25,813 $24,337 $26,366 $28,488 $12,915
Sport Value Package 860            
Bodyside moldings 180 180 180 180 180 180  
Floor mats 135 210 210 135 210 210 85
Rear spoiler   405 405   405 405  
Power Package             600
Antilock brakes (ABS)             400
Sport Value Package 826            
Bodyside moldings 164 164 164 164 164 164  
Floor mats 106 159 159 106 159 159 65
Rear spoiler   344 344   344 344  
Power Package             535
Antilock brakes (ABS)             357
Options (change) 1,175 795 795 315 795 795 1,085
Options (change) 1,096 667 667 270 667 667 957
Destination 810 810 810 810 810 810 650
Total Price $24,675 $25,945 $29,525 $27,445 $30,125 $32,425 $15,350
Total Invoice $22,893 $23,986 $27,290 $25,417 $27,843 $29,965 $14,522

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,615
Model Year2014201420142014201420142008
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaRio
Trim2.5 S2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 S3.5 SV3.5 SLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6110hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTCVT-7CVT-7CVT-7M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18195/55-15
Total Price$24,675$25,945$29,525$27,445$30,125$32,425$15,350
Adjustments for Features-2,970-3,935-6,010-3,245-5,710-6,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,705$22,010$23,515$24,200$24,415$25,715$15,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$305$1,810$2,495$2,710$4,010$0
Total Invoice$22,893$23,986$27,290$25,417$27,843$29,965$14,522
Adjustments for Features-2,756-3,638-5,555-3,005-5,277-6,2010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,137$20,348$21,735$22,412$22,566$23,764$14,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$211$1,598$2,275$2,429$3,627$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2014201420142014201420142008
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaRio
Trim2.5 S2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 S3.5 SV3.5 SLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000    
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual      $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100  $100 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150 $150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100 $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40 $40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25 
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$0$0 
Rear air vents  $100 $100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200$200
Sunroof    $900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0 $0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 $25$25 
USB port $25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights      $25
Compass  $0 $0$0 
Fog lights  $125 $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25 $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150 $150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25 $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver      $10
Visor mirror, passenger      $10
Xenon HID headlights     $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Heated front seats  $200  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat      $50
Metal pedals      $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350     $350
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,190$5,155$7,230$4,465$6,930$7,930$1,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,970$3,935$6,010$3,245$5,710$6,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,756-3,638-5,555-3,005-5,277-6,2010

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20142008
ModelAltimaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in98.4 in
Length191.5 in166.9 in
Width72.0 in66.7 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Sport Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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