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Nissan Versa vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Versa vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,145

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $925

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,357

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $954

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelVersaRioRio
Trim1.8SLEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,100 $16,300 $17,500
Base Invoice $15,528 $15,535 $16,675
Convenience Package 650    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 250    
iPod integration 270    
Floor mats 105 95 95
Convenience Package 564    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 217    
iPod integration 230    
Floor mats 77 72 72
Options (change) 1,275 95 95
Options (change) 1,088 72 72
Destination 695 750 750
Total Price $18,070 $17,145 $18,345
Total Invoice $17,311 $16,357 $17,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,106
Model Year200920122012
ModelVersaRioRio
Trim1.8SLEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine122hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15185/65-15205/45-17
Total Price$18,070$17,145$18,345
Adjustments for Features0-70-1,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,070$17,075$16,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$85$0
Total Invoice$17,311$16,357$17,497
Adjustments for Features0-67-1,292
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,311$16,290$16,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$85$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200920122012
ModelVersaRioRio
Trim1.8SLEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Rearview camera  $200
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100  
Media drive, small  $5
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Metal pedals  $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,500$2,570$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$70$1,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-67-1,292

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092012
ModelVersaRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in101.2 in
Length176.0 in171.9 in
Width66.7 in67.7 in
Height60.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,721 lb.2,404 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.8 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.2 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Versa 1.8SL

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested37560%
Total Not Requested25040%

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