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Kia Optima vs. Nissan Versa Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Nissan Versa Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,795

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $1,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,029

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $1,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelOptimaOptimaVersa
TrimLXEX1.6SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,755 $19,895 $15,990
Base Invoice $15,810 $18,510 $15,423
Stability control 650 650  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,395    
Rear spoiler 200 200 335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
Floor mats     170
Illuminated door sill trim plates     250
Stability control 580 580  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,150    
Rear spoiler 160 160 262
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     222
Floor mats     133
Illuminated door sill trim plates     209
Options (change) 2,245 850 1,025
Options (change) 1,890 740 826
Destination 675 675 780
Total Price $19,675 $21,420 $17,795
Total Invoice $18,375 $19,925 $17,029

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Versa

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Versa 1.6SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $848
Model Year200820082012
ModelOptimaOptimaVersa
TrimLXEX1.6SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4162hp I4109hp I4
TransmissionT5T5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG21/31 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/60-16185/65-15
Total Price$19,675$21,420$17,795
Adjustments for Features0-2,700-485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,675$18,720$17,310
Cost Above Minimum$955$0$0
Total Invoice$18,375$19,925$17,029
Adjustments for Features0-2,512-464
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,375$17,413$16,565
Cost Above Minimum$962$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year200820082012
ModelOptimaOptimaVersa
TrimLXEX1.6SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125 
Compass  $0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display $50 
Trip computer $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$1,900$4,600$2,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,700$485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,512-464

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year20082012
ModelOptimaVersa
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in102.4 in
Length186.4 in175.4 in
Width71.1 in66.7 in
Height58.3 in59.6 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.2,379 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.10.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in48.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in51.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft314.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Nissan Versa specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Versa 1.6SL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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