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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: $20,545

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $10,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,497

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,944

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelAltimaRio
Trim2.5 SLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,920 $17,500
Base Invoice $25,813 $16,675
Technology Package 1,090  
Sunroof 800  
Floor mats 210 95
Premium Package   2,200
Technology Package 957  
Sunroof 702  
Floor mats 159 72
Premium Package   2,000
Options (change) 2,100 2,295
Options (change) 1,818 2,072
Destination 810 750
Total Price $30,830 $20,545
Total Invoice $28,441 $19,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,979
Model Year20142012
ModelAltimaRio
Trim2.5 SLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/45-17
Total Price$30,830$20,545
Adjustments for Features-2,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,700$20,545
Total Invoice$28,441$19,497
Adjustments for Features-1,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,476$19,497

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20142012
ModelAltimaRio
Trim2.5 SLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,830$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9650

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20142012
ModelAltimaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in101.2 in
Length191.5 in171.9 in
Width72.0 in67.7 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.2,404 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

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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