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Kia Forte vs. Nissan Kicks Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Nissan Kicks Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,795

Nissan Kicks SV   
Difference: $365

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,076

Nissan Kicks SV   
Difference: $7

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelForteForteForteKicksKicks
TrimLXEXSXSVSR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,200 $22,100 $23,800 $19,690 $20,290
Base Invoice $17,463 $20,966 $22,422 $19,186 $19,769
Popular Plus Package 2,000        
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350    
Floor mats 125 125 125 215 215
Cargo mat 95 95 95    
Remote start 495 495 495    
Interior Electronics Package       555 555
Rear spoiler       360  
Popular Plus Package 1,844        
Universal garage door opener 291 291 291    
Floor mats 102 102 102 182 182
Cargo mat 78 78 78    
Remote start 410 410 410    
Interior Electronics Package       444 444
Rear spoiler       289  
Options (change) 3,065 1,065 1,065 1,130 770
Options (change) 2,725 881 881 915 626
Destination 895 895 895 975 975
Total Price $22,160 $24,060 $25,760 $21,795 $22,035
Total Invoice $21,083 $22,742 $24,198 $21,076 $21,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Kicks

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Kicks SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,332
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelForteForteForteKicksKicks
TrimLXEXSXSVSR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4164hp I4201hp I4125hp I4125hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7CVTCVT
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)205/55-16215/45-17225/40-18205/55-17205/55-17
Total Price$22,160$24,060$25,760$21,795$22,035
Adjustments for Features0-1,325-1,600-1,300-2,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,160$22,735$24,160$20,495$19,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$2,000$1,160$0
Total Invoice$21,083$22,742$24,198$21,076$21,370
Adjustments for Features0-1,252-1,503-1,257-2,619
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,083$21,490$22,695$19,819$18,751
Cost Above Minimum$0$407$1,612$1,068$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Kicks

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelForteForteForteKicksKicks
TrimLXEXSXSVSR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
7-speed automated manual  $1200  
CVT   $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Moving object detection, front    $25
Moving object detection, rear    $25
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Heated front seats $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Metal pedals  $75  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active ride control   $25$25
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$2,075$3,400$3,675$3,375$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,325$1,600$1,300$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,252-1,503-1,257-2,619

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Kicks

Model Year20182018
ModelForteKicks
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.1 in
Length171.3 in169.1 in
Width70.1 in69.3 in
Height57.1 in62.4 in
Curb Weight2,929 lb.2,640 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.10.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft325.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft353.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte LX

Popular Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
205/55HR16 tires400No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
LED tail lights0No
Approach detection25No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Map lights25No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested153074%
Total Not Requested52526%

Option Package Details
Nissan Kicks SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Nissan Kicks SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

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