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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: $16,885

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,009

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201720112011
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaRioRio
Trim2.5 SR2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SR3.5 SLLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,470 $25,460 $28,570 $27,990 $32,690 $14,995 $16,095
Base Invoice $22,808 $23,729 $26,621 $26,082 $30,453 $14,480 $15,110
Floor mats 235 225 225 235 225 95 95
Rear spoiler   405 405   405 300  
Value Package           750  
195/55VR15           300  
Floor mats 193 175 175 193 175 72 72
Rear spoiler   344 344   344 250  
Value Package           665  
195/55VR15           260  
Options (change) 235 630 630 235 630 1,445 95
Options (change) 193 519 519 193 519 1,247 72
Destination 885 885 885 885 885 695 695
Total Price $25,590 $26,975 $30,085 $29,110 $34,205 $17,135 $16,885
Total Invoice $23,886 $25,133 $28,025 $27,160 $31,857 $16,422 $15,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,996
Model Year2017201720172017201720112011
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaRioRio
Trim2.5 SR2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SR3.5 SLLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6270hp V6110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVTCVTCVT-7CVT-7A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 6?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$25,590$26,975$30,085$29,110$34,205$17,135$16,885
Adjustments for Features-2,535-3,310-5,260-3,285-8,2350-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,055$23,665$24,825$25,825$25,970$17,135$16,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$610$1,770$2,770$2,915$625$0
Total Invoice$23,886$25,133$28,025$27,160$31,857$16,422$15,877
Adjustments for Features-2,366-3,084-4,900-3,065-7,6700-353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,520$22,049$23,125$24,095$24,187$16,422$15,524
Cost Above Minimum$0$529$1,605$2,575$2,667$898$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2017201720172017201720112011
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaRioRio
Trim2.5 SR2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SR3.5 SLLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  $1100$1100  
CVT $1000$1000    
4-speed automatic     $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 $100  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250  
Remote start $150$150 $150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100 $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200 $200  
Brake assist$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  
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100  
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$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  
Rear air vents  $100 $100  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0    
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Sunroof    $900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
Navigation system    $600  
Satellite radio $200$200 $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information    $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  
Automatic-off headlights     $25$25
Compass  $0 $0  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25 $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$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  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25 $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver     $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$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$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$350
Machined alloy wheels $350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,305$5,080$7,030$5,055$10,005$1,770$2,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,535$3,310$5,260$3,285$8,235$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,366-3,084-4,900-3,065-7,6700-353

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20172011
ModelAltimaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in98.4 in
Length191.9 in167.3 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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

195/55VR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55VR15 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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