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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: $15,685

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $9,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,757

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014201420102010
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaRioRio
Trim2.5 S2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SV3.5 SLLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,690 $24,340 $27,920 $28,520 $30,820 $13,795 $14,895
Base Invoice $20,987 $22,509 $25,813 $26,366 $28,488 $13,330 $13,990
Display Audio Package 320            
Sport Value Package 860            
Bodyside moldings 180 180 180 180 180    
Floor mats 135 210 210 210 210 95 95
Rear spoiler   405 405 405 405 300  
Value Package           600  
195/55HR15           285  
Display Audio Package 281            
Sport Value Package 826            
Bodyside moldings 164 164 164 164 164    
Floor mats 106 159 159 159 159 72 72
Rear spoiler   344 344 344 344 250  
Value Package           535  
195/55HR15           250  
Options (change) 1,495 795 795 795 795 1,280 95
Options (change) 1,377 667 667 667 667 1,107 72
Destination 810 810 810 810 810 695 695
Total Price $24,995 $25,945 $29,525 $30,125 $32,425 $15,770 $15,685
Total Invoice $23,174 $23,986 $27,290 $27,843 $29,965 $15,132 $14,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,970
Model Year2014201420142014201420102010
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaRioRio
Trim2.5 S2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SV3.5 SLLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6270hp V6110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTCVT-7CVT-7M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 6?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$24,995$25,945$29,525$30,125$32,425$15,770$15,685
Adjustments for Features-3,020-3,560-5,635-5,335-6,3350-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,975$22,385$23,890$24,790$26,090$15,770$15,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$410$1,915$2,815$4,115$460$0
Total Invoice$23,174$23,986$27,290$27,843$29,965$15,132$14,757
Adjustments for Features-2,800-3,291-5,208-4,931-5,8540-353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,374$20,695$22,082$22,912$24,111$15,132$14,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$321$1,708$2,538$3,737$728$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2014201420142014201420102010
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaRioRio
Trim2.5 S2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SV3.5 SLLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000    
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100  
5-speed manual     $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 $100  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250  
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100  
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$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  
Rear air vents  $100$100$100  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Sunroof   $900   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights     $25$25
Compass  $0$0$0  
Fog lights  $125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver     $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$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$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Metal pedals      $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350    $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100  
Total Value of Features$3,715$4,255$6,330$6,030$7,030$695$1,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,020$3,560$5,635$5,335$6,335$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,800-3,291-5,208-4,931-5,8540-353

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20142010
ModelAltimaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in98.4 in
Length191.5 in167.3 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

Display Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested22553%
Total Not Requested20047%
Sport Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

195/55HR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55HR15 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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