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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: $15,350

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $6,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,522

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $6,049

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelRioAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSX2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,615 $20,470 $24,820 $24,470 $28,670 $25,480
Base Invoice $12,915 $19,196 $23,164 $22,681 $26,565 $23,881
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400          
Power Package 600          
Floor mats 85 175 175 175 175 110
Fog lights   310 310 310    
Rear spoiler   370 370   370  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357          
Power Package 535          
Floor mats 65 137 137 137 137 84
Fog lights   251 251 251    
Rear spoiler   292 292   292  
Options (change) 1,085 855 855 485 545 110
Options (change) 957 680 680 388 429 84
Destination 650 695 695 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -2,350
Total Price $15,350 $22,020 $26,370 $25,650 $29,910 $23,935
Total Invoice $14,522 $20,571 $24,539 $23,764 $27,689 $22,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,680
Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelRioAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSX2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4175hp I4175hp I4270hp V6270hp V6158hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M6CVT-6M6CVT-6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6264, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$15,350$22,020$26,370$25,650$29,910$23,935
Adjustments for Features0-440-5,735-1,510-6,785-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,350$21,580$20,635$24,140$23,125$22,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$945$0$3,505$2,490$1,575
Total Invoice$14,522$20,571$24,539$23,764$27,689$22,310
Adjustments for Features0-411-5,337-1,399-6,281-1,608
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,522$20,160$19,202$22,365$21,408$20,702
Cost Above Minimum$0$958$0$3,163$2,206$1,500

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelRioAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSX2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150 $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 $1100 
CVT     $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Stability control     $400
Traction control     $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200 
Sunroof  $900 $900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125 
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325 
CD player$125$125$125$125 $125
MP3-compatible player    $50 
Satellite radio    $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 $150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   $25
Compass  $0 $0 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25  $25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150 $150 
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   $10
Xenon HID headlights    $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50 $50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats  $200 $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 $250 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50     
Metal pedals$75     
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$1,720$2,160$7,455$3,230$8,505$3,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$440$5,735$1,510$6,785$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-411-5,337-1,399-6,281-1,608

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082008
ModelRioAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in109.3 in
Length166.9 in189.8 in
Width66.7 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.3,056 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 in42.2 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 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft317.9 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 SE

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

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

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