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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: $15,190

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $7,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,371

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $6,732

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920092007
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 $13,495
Base Invoice $19,728 $23,387 $23,337 $27,221 $24,976 $12,800
Floor mats 175 175 175 175 110 70
Rear spoiler 370 370   370    
Fog lights 310 310        
Power Package           600
Antilock brakes (ABS)           400
Floor mats 134 134 134 134 84 54
Rear spoiler 295 295   295    
Fog lights 251 251        
Power Package           535
Antilock brakes (ABS)           357
Options (change) 855 855 175 545 110 1,070
Options (change) 680 680 134 429 84 946
Destination 695 695 695 695 695 625
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -2,350 0
Total Price $22,590 $26,700 $26,050 $30,620 $25,005 $15,190
Total Invoice $21,103 $24,762 $24,166 $28,345 $23,405 $14,371

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,768
Model Year200920092009200920092007
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$25,005$15,190
Adjustments for Features-515-4,985-1,460-6,410-1,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,075$21,715$24,590$24,210$23,205$15,190
Cost Above Minimum$360$0$2,875$2,495$1,490$0
Total Invoice$21,103$24,762$24,166$28,345$23,405$14,371
Adjustments for Features-481-4,623-1,354-5,934-1,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,622$20,139$22,812$22,411$21,720$14,371
Cost Above Minimum$483$0$2,673$2,272$1,581$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200920092009200920092007
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  
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 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75 
Traction control    $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75
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
Sunroof $900 $900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325  
CD player$125$125$125 $125$125
MP3-compatible player   $50  
Satellite radio   $200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 $150  
Automatic headlights $125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights$25   $25$25
Compass $0 $0  
Fog lights$125$125 $125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50  
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$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10   $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 seating surfaces $900 $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat     $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Total Value of Features$2,235$6,705$3,180$8,130$3,520$1,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$515$4,985$1,460$6,410$1,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-481-4,623-1,354-5,934-1,6850

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092007
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
Kia Rio SX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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