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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: $18,160

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $3,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,374

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $2,941

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelOptimaOptimaVersa
TrimEXSX1.6SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,995 $21,975 $15,990
Base Invoice $19,620 $20,370 $15,423
Navigation system   1,200 700
Premium Package   2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
Floor mats     170
Illuminated door sill trim plates     250
Navigation system   1,075 607
Premium Package   1,790  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     222
Floor mats     133
Illuminated door sill trim plates     209
Options (change) 0 3,200 1,390
Options (change) 0 2,865 1,171
Destination 695 695 780
Total Price $21,690 $25,870 $18,160
Total Invoice $20,315 $23,930 $17,374

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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: $1,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,171
Model Year201020102012
ModelOptimaOptimaVersa
TrimEXSX1.6SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4175hp I4109hp I4
TransmissionT5T5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/50-17185/65-15
Total Price$21,690$25,870$18,160
Adjustments for Features-1,890-3,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,800$21,880$18,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,080$0
Total Invoice$20,315$23,930$17,374
Adjustments for Features-1,770-3,6910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,545$20,239$17,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,694$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year201020102012
ModelOptimaOptimaVersa
TrimEXSX1.6SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Sunshade, rear $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
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$200 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Navigation system $600$600
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,025$6,125$2,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,890$3,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,770-3,6910

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year20102012
ModelOptimaVersa
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in102.4 in
Length189.0 in175.4 in
Width71.1 in66.7 in
Height58.3 in59.6 in
Curb Weight3,197 lb.2,379 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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 Volume15.0 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1975100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Versa 1.6SL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
USB port-75Yes
Total Requested72597%
Total Not Requested253%

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