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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: $15,350

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $9,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,522

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaRio
Trim2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,710 $26,750 $25,570 $13,615
Base Invoice $21,290 $24,860 $23,697 $12,915
Floor mats 180 180 180 85
Rear spoiler 375 375    
Fog lights 315 315    
Alloy wheels 590      
Power Package       600
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400
Floor mats 146 146 146 65
Rear spoiler 303 303    
Fog lights 256 256    
Alloy wheels 512      
Power Package       535
Antilock brakes (ABS)       357
Options (change) 1,460 870 180 1,085
Options (change) 1,217 705 146 957
Destination 780 780 780 650
Total Price $24,950 $28,400 $26,530 $15,350
Total Invoice $23,287 $26,345 $24,623 $14,522

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,155
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaRio
Trim2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4175hp I4270hp V6110hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17195/55-15
Total Price$24,950$28,400$26,530$15,350
Adjustments for Features-2,240-6,110-2,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,710$22,290$23,595$15,350
Cost Above Minimum$420$0$1,305$0
Total Invoice$23,287$26,345$24,623$14,522
Adjustments for Features-2,091-5,668-2,7240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,196$20,677$21,899$14,522
Cost Above Minimum$519$0$1,222$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2012201220122008
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaRio
Trim2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents $100  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof $900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25  $25
Compass $0  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Metal pedals   $75
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,110$6,980$3,805$870
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,240$6,110$2,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,091-5,668-2,7240

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122008
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 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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