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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: $20,545

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $10,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,497

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelRioAltimaAltima
TrimSX2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,500 $26,270 $25,110
Base Invoice $16,675 $24,424 $23,272
Premium Package 2,200   2,380
Floor mats 95 175 175
Premium Audio Package   1,240  
Technology Package   1,780 1,780
Fog lights   310  
Rear spoiler   370  
Sport Package     2,370
Premium Package 2,000   2,064
Floor mats 72 134 134
Premium Audio Package   1,075  
Technology Package   1,543 1,543
Fog lights   251  
Rear spoiler   295  
Sport Package     2,056
Options (change) 2,295 3,875 6,705
Options (change) 2,072 3,298 5,797
Destination 750 760 760
Total Price $20,545 $30,905 $32,575
Total Invoice $19,497 $28,482 $29,829

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,423
Model Year201220112011
ModelRioAltimaAltima
TrimSX2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$20,545$30,905$32,575
Adjustments for Features0-1,695-2,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,545$29,210$30,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,145
Total Invoice$19,497$28,482$29,829
Adjustments for Features0-1,562-2,033
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,497$26,920$27,796
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$876

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201220112011
ModelRioAltimaAltima
TrimSX2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$1,375$3,070$3,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,695$2,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,562-2,033

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122011
ModelRioAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in109.3 in
Length171.9 in190.7 in
Width67.7 in70.7 in
Height57.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,404 lb.3,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested57562%
Total Not Requested35038%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested102550%
Total Not Requested102550%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested167565%
Total Not Requested90035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

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