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Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $15,760

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $6,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,912

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $5,382

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062009
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaRio
Trim2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,600 $23,950 $23,600 $27,400 $29,650 $14,025
Base Invoice $18,331 $22,299 $21,826 $25,340 $27,421 $13,305
Braking and Airbag Package 800 800 800      
Satellite radio 350 350 350 350 350  
Floor mats 160 160 160 160 160 85
Fog lights 290 300        
Traction Control and Airbag Package       800 800  
Power Package           600
Antilock brakes (ABS)           400
Braking and Airbag Package 694 694 694      
Satellite radio 304 304 304 304 304  
Floor mats 119 119 119 119 119 65
Fog lights 241 248        
Traction Control and Airbag Package       694 694  
Power Package           535
Antilock brakes (ABS)           357
Options (change) 1,600 1,610 1,310 1,310 1,310 1,085
Options (change) 1,358 1,365 1,117 1,117 1,117 957
Destination 605 605 605 605 605 650
Total Price $21,805 $26,165 $25,515 $29,315 $31,565 $15,760
Total Invoice $20,294 $24,269 $23,548 $27,062 $29,143 $14,912

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,912
Model Year200620062006200620062009
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaRio
Trim2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6260hp V6110hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5T5M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 6?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16225/45-18195/55-15
Total Price$21,805$26,165$25,515$29,315$31,565$15,760
Adjustments for Features0-3,985-1,435-5,710-5,060-560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,805$22,180$24,080$23,605$26,505$15,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$375$2,275$1,800$4,700$0
Total Invoice$20,294$24,269$23,548$27,062$29,143$14,912
Adjustments for Features0-3,696-1,324-5,271-4,672-530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,294$20,573$22,224$21,791$24,471$14,382
Cost Above Minimum$0$279$1,930$1,497$4,177$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200620062006200620062009
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaRio
Trim2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0  $0
4-speed automatic $800    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000  
6-speed manual    $150 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 $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 
Tire-pressure monitor     $75
Traction control   $100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40 
Cargo net $40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25 
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof   $900$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Aux input     $50
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325$325 
CD player$125 $125  $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25    $25
Heated mirrors $25 $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50 
Trip computer $150$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10    $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10    $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Heated front seats $200 $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Total Value of Features$835$4,820$2,270$6,545$5,895$1,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,985$1,435$5,710$5,060$560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,696-1,324-5,271-4,672-530

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062009
ModelAltimaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in98.4 in
Length192.3 in166.9 in
Width70.4 in66.7 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima SE-R

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

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