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Kia Forte vs. Nissan Versa Note Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Nissan Versa Note Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,145

Nissan Versa Note SL   
Difference: $1,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,464

Nissan Versa Note SL   
Difference: $751

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
ModelForteForteVersa Note
TrimEXSXSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,100 $19,600 $17,690
Base Invoice $17,240 $18,670 $17,242
Technology Package 1,800 1,800  
Sunroof 750 750  
Leather Package   1,000  
Tech Package     800
Cargo cover     90
Floor mats     175
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
Rear spoiler     310
Technology Package 1,570 1,570  
Sunroof 655 655  
Leather Package   870  
Tech Package     702
Cargo cover     74
Floor mats     138
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     228
Rear spoiler     270
Options (change) 2,550 3,550 1,645
Options (change) 2,225 3,095 1,412
Destination 750 750 810
Total Price $21,400 $23,900 $20,145
Total Invoice $20,215 $22,515 $19,464

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Versa Note

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Versa Note SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $99
Model Year201220122014
ModelForteForteVersa Note
TrimEXSXSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine156hp I4173hp I4109hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17195/55-16
Total Price$21,400$23,900$20,145
Adjustments for Features-690-2,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,710$21,685$20,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$975$0
Total Invoice$20,215$22,515$19,464
Adjustments for Features-652-2,0870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,563$20,428$19,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$865$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Versa Note

Model Year201220122014
ModelForteForteVersa Note
TrimEXSXSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Metal pedals $75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,200$4,725$2,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$690$2,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-652-2,0870

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Versa Note

Model Year20122014
ModelForteVersa Note
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in102.4 in
Length170.9 in163.0 in
Width69.9 in66.7 in
Height57.5 in60.5 in
Curb Weight2,782 lb.2,413 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.10.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in48.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in51.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in48.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft321.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft338.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Total Requested117582%
Total Not Requested25018%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested35027%
Total Not Requested92573%

Option Package Details
Nissan Versa Note SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Around view cameras300No
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

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