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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: $16,885

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelRioRioAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLXSX2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,995 $16,095 $22,710 $26,750 $25,570
Base Invoice $14,480 $15,110 $21,290 $24,860 $23,697
Value Package 750        
195/55VR15 300        
Floor mats 95 95 180 180 180
Rear spoiler 300   375 375  
Convenience Package     1,350    
Fog lights     315 315  
Value Package 665        
195/55VR15 260        
Floor mats 72 72 146 146 146
Rear spoiler 250   303 303  
Convenience Package     1,172    
Fog lights     256 256  
Options (change) 1,445 95 2,220 870 180
Options (change) 1,247 72 1,877 705 146
Destination 695 695 780 780 780
Total Price $17,135 $16,885 $25,710 $28,400 $26,530
Total Invoice $16,422 $15,877 $23,947 $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: $6,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,243
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelRioRioAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLXSX2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4110hp I4175hp I4175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionA4A4CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
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)195/55-15205/45-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$17,135$16,885$25,710$28,400$26,530
Adjustments for Features0-375-2,035-4,935-1,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,135$16,510$23,675$23,465$24,770
Cost Above Minimum$625$0$210$0$1,305
Total Invoice$16,422$15,877$23,947$26,345$24,623
Adjustments for Features0-353-1,895-4,578-1,633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,422$15,524$22,052$21,767$22,990
Cost Above Minimum$898$0$285$0$1,223

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelRioRioAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLXSX2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Stability control  $400$400$400
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
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$25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900 
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Satellite radio$200$200   
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass   $0 
Fog lights $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 
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $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$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$1,620$1,995$3,655$6,555$3,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$2,035$4,935$1,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-353-1,895-4,578-1,633

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112012
ModelRioAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in109.3 in
Length167.3 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

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Automatic headlights100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested72555%
Total Not Requested59545%

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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