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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: $20,545

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $9,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,497

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,892

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelAltimaAltimaRio
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,570 $32,690 $17,500
Base Invoice $26,621 $30,453 $16,675
Floor mats 225 225 95
Sunroof 800    
Premium Package     2,200
Floor mats 175 175 72
Sunroof 708    
Premium Package     2,000
Options (change) 1,025 225 2,295
Options (change) 883 175 2,072
Destination 885 885 750
Total Price $30,480 $33,800 $20,545
Total Invoice $28,389 $31,513 $19,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,514
Model Year201720172012
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$30,480$33,800$20,545
Adjustments for Features-1,480-3,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,000$30,245$20,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,245$0
Total Invoice$28,389$31,513$19,497
Adjustments for Features-1,378-3,3140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,011$28,199$19,497
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,188$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201720172012
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 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
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 
App support$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Navigation system $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
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 
Total Value of Features$3,530$5,605$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,480$3,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,378-3,3140

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20172012
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
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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