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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: $375

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,006

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $70

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelForteForteKicksKicks
TrimEXSXSVSR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,690 $20,890 $19,690 $20,290
Base Invoice $18,751 $19,707 $19,186 $19,769
UVO 600      
Universal garage door opener 350 350    
Floor mats 115 115 215 215
Cargo mat 95 95    
Remote start 495 495    
Interior Electronics Package     555 555
Rear spoiler     360  
UVO 558      
Universal garage door opener 291 291    
Floor mats 93 93 182 182
Cargo mat 78 78    
Remote start 410 410    
Interior Electronics Package     444 444
Rear spoiler     289  
Options (change) 1,655 1,055 1,130 770
Options (change) 1,430 872 915 626
Destination 825 825 975 975
Total Price $22,170 $22,770 $21,795 $22,035
Total Invoice $21,006 $21,404 $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: $2,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,244
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelForteForteKicksKicks
TrimEXSXSVSR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4201hp I4125hp I4125hp I4
TransmissionT6M6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18205/55-17205/55-17
Total Price$22,170$22,770$21,795$22,035
Adjustments for Features-6250-1,900-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,545$22,770$19,895$18,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$1,160$0
Total Invoice$21,006$21,404$21,076$21,370
Adjustments for Features-5920-1,837-3,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,414$21,404$19,239$18,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$990$1,069$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Kicks

Model Year2015201520182018
ModelForteForteKicksKicks
TrimEXSXSVSR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$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 
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Interior air filter$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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  
Total Value of Features$2,550$1,925$3,825$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$625$0$1,900$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-5920-1,837-3,200

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Kicks

Model Year20152018
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 Weight3,046 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 Room53.0 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 EX

UVO
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%

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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