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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: $15,350

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $9,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,522

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201720172008
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaRio
Trim2.5 S2.5 SR2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SR3.5 SLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $24,470 $25,460 $28,570 $27,990 $32,690 $13,615
Base Invoice $21,348 $22,808 $23,729 $26,621 $26,082 $30,453 $12,915
Floor mats 225 235 225 225 235 225 85
Machined alloy wheels 690            
Rear spoiler     405 405   405  
Power Package             600
Antilock brakes (ABS)             400
Floor mats 175 193 175 175 193 175 65
Machined alloy wheels 519            
Rear spoiler     344 344   344  
Power Package             535
Antilock brakes (ABS)             357
Options (change) 915 235 630 630 235 630 1,085
Options (change) 694 193 519 519 193 519 957
Destination 885 885 885 885 885 885 650
Total Price $24,700 $25,590 $26,975 $30,085 $29,110 $34,205 $15,350
Total Invoice $22,927 $23,886 $25,133 $28,025 $27,160 $31,857 $14,522

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,901
Model Year2017201720172017201720172008
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaRio
Trim2.5 S2.5 SR2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SR3.5 SLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4182hp I4182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6270hp V6110hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-7CVTCVTCVT-7CVT-7M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 6?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18195/55-15
Total Price$24,700$25,590$26,975$30,085$29,110$34,205$15,350
Adjustments for Features-2,585-3,710-4,485-6,435-4,460-9,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,115$21,880$22,490$23,650$24,650$24,795$15,350
Cost Above Minimum$235$0$610$1,770$2,770$2,915$0
Total Invoice$22,927$23,886$25,133$28,025$27,160$31,857$14,522
Adjustments for Features-2,399-3,463-4,179-5,994-4,161-8,7640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,528$20,423$20,954$22,031$22,999$23,093$14,522
Cost Above Minimum$105$0$531$1,608$2,576$2,670$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2017201720172017201720172008
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaRio
Trim2.5 S2.5 SR2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SR3.5 SLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 $1000$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  $1100$1100 
5-speed manual      $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100 $100 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote start  $150$150 $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener   $100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100 $100 
Obstacle detection, front     $150 
Obstacle detection, rear     $250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$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$0$0$0 
Rear air vents   $100 $100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0   
Bodyside moldings      $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof     $900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system     $600 
Satellite radio  $200$200 $200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information     $25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio     $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150 $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights      $25
Compass   $0 $0 
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors   $25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150 $150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25 $25 
Visor mirror, driver      $10
Visor mirror, passenger      $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Heated front seats   $200 $200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900 $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat      $50
Metal pedals      $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100 $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,880$5,005$5,780$7,730$5,755$10,705$1,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,585$3,710$4,485$6,435$4,460$9,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,399-3,463-4,179-5,994-4,161-8,7640

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20172008
ModelAltimaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in98.4 in
Length191.9 in166.9 in
Width72.0 in66.7 in
Height57.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,198 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
Kia Rio SX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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