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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: $20,545

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,497

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $7,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaRio
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,950 $23,600 $27,400 $17,500
Base Invoice $22,299 $21,826 $25,340 $16,675
Braking and Airbag Package 800 800    
Navigation Package 1,800 5,700 1,800  
Sunroof 900      
Satellite radio 350 350 350  
Floor mats 160 160 160 95
Fog lights 300      
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800 800  
Premium Package       2,200
Braking and Airbag Package 694 694    
Navigation Package 1,561 5,093 1,561  
Sunroof 780      
Satellite radio 304 304 304  
Floor mats 119 119 119 72
Fog lights 248      
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694 694  
Premium Package       2,000
Options (change) 4,310 7,810 3,110 2,295
Options (change) 3,706 6,904 2,678 2,072
Destination 605 605 605 750
Total Price $28,865 $32,015 $31,115 $20,545
Total Invoice $26,610 $29,335 $28,623 $19,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,569
Model Year2006200620062012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaRio
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16205/45-17
Total Price$28,865$32,015$31,115$20,545
Adjustments for Features0-25-825-480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,865$31,990$30,290$20,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,125$1,425$0
Total Invoice$26,610$29,335$28,623$19,497
Adjustments for Features0-23-759-456
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,610$29,312$27,864$19,041
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,702$1,254$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2006200620062012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaRio
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera   $200
Stability control   $400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player   $50
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,320$2,345$3,145$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$825$480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23-759-456

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062012
ModelAltimaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in101.2 in
Length192.3 in171.9 in
Width70.4 in67.7 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.2,404 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested262561%
Total Not Requested170039%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested260087%
Total Not Requested37513%

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