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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: $15,190

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $9,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,371

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,916

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201220122012
ModelRioAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSX2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,495 $22,710 $26,750 $25,570
Base Invoice $12,800 $21,290 $24,860 $23,697
Power Package 600      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Floor mats 70 180 180 180
Fog lights   315 315  
Rear spoiler   375 375  
Alloy wheels   590    
Power Package 535      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357      
Floor mats 54 146 146 146
Fog lights   256 256  
Rear spoiler   303 303  
Alloy wheels   512    
Options (change) 1,070 1,460 870 180
Options (change) 946 1,217 705 146
Destination 625 780 780 780
Total Price $15,190 $24,950 $28,400 $26,530
Total Invoice $14,371 $23,287 $26,345 $24,623

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,376
Model Year2007201220122012
ModelRioAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSX2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4175hp I4175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$15,190$24,950$28,400$26,530
Adjustments for Features0-2,315-6,035-3,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,190$22,635$22,365$23,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$270$0$1,155
Total Invoice$14,371$23,287$26,345$24,623
Adjustments for Features0-2,161-5,598-2,794
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,371$21,126$20,747$21,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$379$0$1,082

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2007201220122012
ModelRioAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSX2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents  $100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass  $0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$870$3,185$6,905$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,315$6,035$3,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,161-5,598-2,794

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20072012
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 SX

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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