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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: $6,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,912

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $6,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920092009
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaRio
Trim2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,040 $25,150 $25,180 $29,380 $26,550 $14,025
Base Invoice $19,728 $23,387 $23,337 $27,221 $24,976 $13,305
Floor mats 175 175 175 175 110 85
Rear spoiler 370 370   370    
Fog lights 310 310        
Convenience Package         1,300  
Power Package           600
Antilock brakes (ABS)           400
Floor mats 134 134 134 134 84 65
Rear spoiler 295 295   295    
Fog lights 251 251        
Convenience Package         1,127  
Power Package           535
Antilock brakes (ABS)           357
Options (change) 855 855 175 545 1,410 1,085
Options (change) 680 680 134 429 1,211 957
Destination 695 695 695 695 695 650
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -2,350 0
Total Price $22,590 $26,700 $26,050 $30,620 $26,305 $15,760
Total Invoice $21,103 $24,762 $24,166 $28,345 $24,532 $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: $6,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,273
Model Year200920092009200920092009
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaRio
Trim2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4175hp I4270hp V6270hp V6158hp I4 H110hp I4
TransmissionM6CVT-6M6CVT-6CVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6264, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16215/60-16195/55-15
Total Price$22,590$26,700$26,050$30,620$26,305$15,760
Adjustments for Features-65-4,935-1,010-6,360-2,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,525$21,765$25,040$24,260$23,885$15,760
Cost Above Minimum$760$0$3,275$2,495$2,120$0
Total Invoice$21,103$24,762$24,166$28,345$24,532$14,912
Adjustments for Features-61-4,577-937-5,887-2,2570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,042$20,185$23,229$22,458$22,275$14,912
Cost Above Minimum$857$0$3,044$2,273$2,090$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200920092009200920092009
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaRio
Trim2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 $1100  
CVT    $1000 
5-speed manual     $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 
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  
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 
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 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200
Sunroof $900 $900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325  
CD player$125$125$125 $125$125
MP3-compatible player   $50  
Satellite radio   $200 $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 $150  
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25    $25
Compass $0 $0  
Fog lights$125$125 $125 $125
Heated mirrors  $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
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10    $10
Visor mirror, passenger$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
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat     $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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Total Value of Features$2,110$6,980$3,055$8,405$4,465$2,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$65$4,935$1,010$6,360$2,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-61-4,577-937-5,887-2,2570

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092009
ModelAltimaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in98.4 in
Length189.8 in166.9 in
Width70.7 in66.7 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,146 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Total Requested47544%
Total Not Requested59556%

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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