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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: $19,870

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $6,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,937

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $5,786

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162017
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaRio
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,460 $28,570 $32,690 $17,755
Base Invoice $23,729 $26,621 $30,453 $16,962
Floor mats 210 210 210 120
Designer Plus Package       750
Universal garage door opener       350
Floor mats 159 159 159 97
Designer Plus Package       692
Universal garage door opener       291
Options (change) 210 210 210 1,220
Options (change) 159 159 159 1,080
Destination 835 835 835 895
Total Price $26,505 $29,615 $33,735 $19,870
Total Invoice $24,723 $27,615 $31,447 $18,937

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,779
Model Year2016201620162017
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaRio
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18185/65-15
Total Price$26,505$29,615$33,735$19,870
Adjustments for Features-1,080-3,030-6,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,425$26,585$27,730$19,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,160$2,305$0
Total Invoice$24,723$27,615$31,447$18,937
Adjustments for Features-1,007-2,825-5,5980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,716$24,790$25,849$18,937
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,074$2,133$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2016201620162017
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaRio
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents $100$100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
Navigation system  $600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats $200$200 
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,330$5,280$8,255$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,080$3,030$6,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,007-2,825-5,5980

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20162017
ModelAltimaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in101.2 in
Length191.9 in172.0 in
Width72.0 in67.7 in
Height57.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.2,730 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
Kia Rio EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Designer Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%

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