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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: $14,595

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $9,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,791

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $8,426

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112006
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaRio
Trim2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SRHybridLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,430 $26,270 $25,110 $26,800 $12,695
Base Invoice $21,028 $24,424 $23,272 $25,116 $12,045
Floor mats 175 175 175 110 70
Rear spoiler 370 370     250
Power Package         600
Antilock brakes (ABS)         400
Floor mats 134 134 134 84 54
Rear spoiler 295 295     220
Power Package         535
Antilock brakes (ABS)         357
Options (change) 545 545 175 110 1,320
Options (change) 429 429 134 84 1,166
Destination 760 760 760 760 580
Total Price $23,735 $27,575 $26,045 $27,670 $14,595
Total Invoice $22,217 $25,613 $24,166 $25,960 $13,791

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,775
Model Year20112011201120112006
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaRio
Trim2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SRHybridLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4175hp I4270hp V6158hp I4 H110hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16185/65-14
Total Price$23,735$27,575$26,045$27,670$14,595
Adjustments for Features-2,540-6,510-3,610-2,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,195$21,065$22,435$25,170$14,595
Cost Above Minimum$130$0$1,370$4,105$0
Total Invoice$22,217$25,613$24,166$25,960$13,791
Adjustments for Features-2,378-6,047-3,350-2,3460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,839$19,566$20,816$23,614$13,791
Cost Above Minimum$273$0$1,250$4,048$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20112011201120112006
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaRio
Trim2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SRHybridLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100  
CVT   $1000 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$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 
Rear air vents $100   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Sunroof $900   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150   
Automatic headlights $125$125  
Automatic-off headlights$25  $25$25
Compass $0   
Heated mirrors  $25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Heated front seats $200   
Leather seating surfaces $900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$3,435$7,405$4,505$3,395$895
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,540$6,510$3,610$2,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,378-6,047-3,350-2,3460

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20112006
ModelAltimaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in98.4 in
Length190.7 in166.9 in
Width70.7 in66.7 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,181 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 LX

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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