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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: $15,685

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $6,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,757

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $6,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009200920102010
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaRioRio
Trim2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,040 $25,150 $25,180 $29,380 $26,550 $13,795 $14,895
Base Invoice $19,728 $23,387 $23,337 $27,221 $24,976 $13,330 $13,990
Floor mats 175 175 175 175 110 95 95
Rear spoiler 370 370   370   300  
Fog lights 310 310          
Convenience Package         1,300    
Value Package           600  
195/55HR15           285  
Floor mats 134 134 134 134 84 72 72
Rear spoiler 295 295   295   250  
Fog lights 251 251          
Convenience Package         1,127    
Value Package           535  
195/55HR15           250  
Options (change) 855 855 175 545 1,410 1,280 95
Options (change) 680 680 134 429 1,211 1,107 72
Destination 695 695 695 695 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -2,350 0 0
Total Price $22,590 $26,700 $26,050 $30,620 $26,305 $15,770 $15,685
Total Invoice $21,103 $24,762 $24,166 $28,345 $24,532 $15,132 $14,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,781
Model Year2009200920092009200920102010
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaRioRio
Trim2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4175hp I4270hp V6270hp V6158hp I4 H110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionM6CVT-6M6CVT-6CVTM5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6264, 9?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16215/60-16195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$22,590$26,700$26,050$30,620$26,305$15,770$15,685
Adjustments for Features-65-4,935-1,010-6,360-2,4200-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,525$21,765$25,040$24,260$23,885$15,770$15,310
Cost Above Minimum$760$0$3,275$2,495$2,120$460$0
Total Invoice$21,103$24,762$24,166$28,345$24,532$15,132$14,757
Adjustments for Features-61-4,577-937-5,887-2,2570-353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,042$20,185$23,229$22,458$22,275$15,132$14,404
Cost Above Minimum$857$0$3,044$2,273$2,090$728$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2009200920092009200920102010
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaRioRio
Trim2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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$0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100 $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 $25
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Sunroof $900 $900   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100 $100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325   
CD player$125$125$125 $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player   $50 $50$50
Satellite radio   $200 $200$200
USB port     $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 $150   
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights$25    $25$25
Compass $0 $0   
Fog lights$125$125 $125  $125
Heated mirrors  $25$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$75
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25 $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$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$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 $50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat     $50$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$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0    
Total Value of Features$1,960$6,830$2,905$8,255$4,315$1,895$2,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$65$4,935$1,010$6,360$2,420$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-61-4,577-937-5,887-2,2570-353

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092010
ModelAltimaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in98.4 in
Length189.8 in167.3 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
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested47544%
Total Not Requested59556%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

195/55HR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55HR15 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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