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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: $20,370

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $4,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,455

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $4,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142018
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaRio
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SV3.5 SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,340 $27,920 $28,520 $30,820 $18,400
Base Invoice $22,509 $25,813 $26,366 $28,488 $17,627
Floor mats 210 210 210 210 130
Universal garage door opener         350
Cargo mat         95
Partial leather seating sufaces         500
Floor mats 159 159 159 159 104
Universal garage door opener         291
Cargo mat         78
Partial leather seating sufaces         460
Options (change) 210 210 210 210 1,075
Options (change) 159 159 159 159 933
Destination 810 810 810 810 895
Total Price $25,360 $28,940 $29,540 $31,840 $20,370
Total Invoice $23,478 $26,782 $27,335 $29,457 $19,455

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,398
Model Year20142014201420142018
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaRio
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SV3.5 SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6270hp V6130hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-7CVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 6?, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18185/65-15
Total Price$25,360$28,940$29,540$31,840$20,370
Adjustments for Features-675-2,750-2,450-3,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,685$26,190$27,090$28,390$20,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,505$2,405$3,705$0
Total Invoice$23,478$26,782$27,335$29,457$19,455
Adjustments for Features-625-2,545-2,267-3,1920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,853$24,237$25,068$26,265$19,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,384$2,215$3,412$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20142014201420142018
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaRio
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SV3.5 SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 $100 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Forward collision warning    $200
Pedestrian detection    $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40
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 
Rear air vents $100$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Sunroof  $900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
Apple CarPlay support    $100
CD player$125$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)    $0
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Heated front seats $200 $200 
Interior trim, special color    $0
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Partial leather seating sufaces    $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,790$4,865$4,565$5,565$2,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$675$2,750$2,450$3,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-625-2,545-2,267-3,1920

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20142018
ModelAltimaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in101.6 in
Length191.5 in172.6 in
Width72.0 in67.9 in
Height57.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.7 ft3

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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%
Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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