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Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $14,595

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $8,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,791

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $7,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010201020102010
ModelRioAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLX2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SRHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $12,695 $21,840 $25,630 $24,520 $26,780
Base Invoice $12,045 $20,476 $23,828 $22,727 $25,097
Power Package 600        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400        
Floor mats 70 175 175 175 110
Rear spoiler 250 370 370    
Power Package 535        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357        
Floor mats 54 134 134 134 84
Rear spoiler 220 295 295    
Options (change) 1,320 545 545 175 110
Options (change) 1,166 429 429 134 84
Destination 580 750 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -2,350
Total Price $14,595 $23,135 $26,925 $25,445 $25,290
Total Invoice $13,791 $21,655 $25,007 $23,611 $23,581

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,170
Model Year20062010201020102010
ModelRioAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLX2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SRHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4175hp I4175hp I4270hp V6158hp I4 H
TransmissionM5CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-14215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$14,595$23,135$26,925$25,445$25,290
Adjustments for Features0-2,540-6,510-3,610-2,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,595$20,595$20,415$21,835$22,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$180$0$1,420$2,375
Total Invoice$13,791$21,655$25,007$23,611$23,581
Adjustments for Features0-2,378-6,046-3,350-2,331
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$13,791$19,277$18,961$20,261$21,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$316$0$1,300$2,289

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062010201020102010
ModelRioAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLX2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SRHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100 
CVT    $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125 $125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents  $100  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Sunroof  $900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150  
Automatic headlights  $125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  $25
Compass  $0  
Heated mirrors$25  $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50 
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats  $200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$895$3,435$7,405$4,505$3,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,540$6,510$3,610$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,378-6,046-3,350-2,331

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062010
ModelRioAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in109.3 in
Length166.9 in190.7 in
Width66.7 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.3,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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