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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: $19,465

Nissan Versa Note SR   
Difference: $2,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,879

Nissan Versa Note SR   
Difference: $2,066

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelForteVersa Note
TrimSXSR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,600 $17,980
Base Invoice $18,670 $17,524
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Cargo cover   130
Floor mats   185
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   285
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Cargo cover   92
Floor mats   153
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   225
Options (change) 1,750 600
Options (change) 1,525 470
Destination 750 885
Total Price $22,100 $19,465
Total Invoice $20,945 $18,879

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Versa Note

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Versa Note SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,009
Model Year20122018
ModelForteVersa Note
TrimSXSR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4109hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17195/55-16
Total Price$22,100$19,465
Adjustments for Features-1,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,985$19,465
Total Invoice$20,945$18,879
Adjustments for Features-1,0570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,888$18,879

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Versa Note

Model Year20122018
ModelForteVersa Note
TrimSXSR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Metal pedals$75 
Synthetic suede seating surfaces $900
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,925$2,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0570

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Versa Note

Model Year20122018
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 SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested105082%
Total Not Requested22518%

Option Package Details
Nissan Versa Note SR

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%

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