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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: $10,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,326

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $9,502

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162014
ModelAltimaAltimaRio
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,570 $32,690 $17,900
Base Invoice $26,621 $30,453 $17,088
Technology Package 1,700    
Sunroof 800    
Floor mats 210 210 115
Premium Package     2,500
Technology Package 1,505    
Sunroof 708    
Floor mats 159 159 93
Premium Package     2,345
Options (change) 2,710 210 2,615
Options (change) 2,372 159 2,438
Destination 835 835 800
Total Price $32,115 $33,735 $21,315
Total Invoice $29,828 $31,447 $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: $7,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,502
Model Year201620162014
ModelAltimaAltimaRio
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4270hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$32,115$33,735$21,315
Adjustments for Features-3,230-3,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,885$30,255$21,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,370$0
Total Invoice$29,828$31,447$20,326
Adjustments for Features-3,000-3,2440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,828$28,203$20,326
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201620162014
ModelAltimaAltimaRio
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
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 
Active grille shutters$0  
Infotainment 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,805$5,055$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,230$3,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,000-3,2440

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20162014
ModelAltimaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in101.2 in
Length191.9 in171.9 in
Width72.0 in67.7 in
Height57.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,198 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Predictive forward collision warning250No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70038%
Total Not Requested112562%

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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