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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: $15,685

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $6,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,757

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $6,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020092009200920092009
ModelRioRioAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLXSX2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,795 $14,895 $21,040 $25,150 $25,180 $29,380 $26,550
Base Invoice $13,330 $13,990 $19,728 $23,387 $23,337 $27,221 $24,976
Value Package 600            
195/55HR15 285            
Floor mats 95 95 175 175 175 175 110
Rear spoiler 300   370 370   370  
Fog lights     310 310      
Convenience Package             1,300
Value Package 535            
195/55HR15 250            
Floor mats 72 72 134 134 134 134 84
Rear spoiler 250   295 295   295  
Fog lights     251 251      
Convenience Package             1,127
Options (change) 1,280 95 855 855 175 545 1,410
Options (change) 1,107 72 680 680 134 429 1,211
Destination 695 695 695 695 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 -2,350
Total Price $15,770 $15,685 $22,590 $26,700 $26,050 $30,620 $26,305
Total Invoice $15,132 $14,757 $21,103 $24,762 $24,166 $28,345 $24,532

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,781
Model Year2010201020092009200920092009
ModelRioRioAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLXSX2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4110hp I4175hp I4175hp I4270hp V6270hp V6158hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M5M6CVT-6M6CVT-6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6264, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/45-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$15,770$15,685$22,590$26,700$26,050$30,620$26,305
Adjustments for Features0-375-65-4,935-1,010-6,360-2,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,770$15,310$22,525$21,765$25,040$24,260$23,885
Cost Above Minimum$460$0$760$0$3,275$2,495$2,120
Total Invoice$15,132$14,757$21,103$24,762$24,166$28,345$24,532
Adjustments for Features0-353-61-4,577-937-5,887-2,257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,132$14,404$21,042$20,185$23,229$22,458$22,275
Cost Above Minimum$728$0$857$0$3,044$2,273$2,090

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2010201020092009200920092009
ModelRioRioAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLXSX2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0     
6-speed manual  $150 $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100 $1100 
CVT      $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation   $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 
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
Dual-zone climate control     $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof   $900 $900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   $100 
CD changer, in-dash     $325 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50   $50 
Satellite radio$200$200   $200 
USB port$25$25     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150 $150 
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25    
Compass   $0 $0 
Fog lights $125$125$125 $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25  $25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150 $150 
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  $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$50
Folding second row seats$300$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$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Manual lumbar 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
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100 $100 
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Total Value of Features$1,895$2,270$1,960$6,830$2,905$8,255$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$65$4,935$1,010$6,360$2,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-353-61-4,577-937-5,887-2,257

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102009
ModelRioAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in109.3 in
Length167.3 in189.8 in
Width66.7 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.3,146 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

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%

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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Automatic headlights100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested47544%
Total Not Requested59556%

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