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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: $18,495

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $7,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,636

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $7,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaVersa
TrimEX TurboSXHybrid1.6SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,100 $26,500 $25,700 $15,990
Base Invoice $23,455 $24,760 $24,020 $15,423
Navigation system 1,400 1,400   700
Premium Package 2,950 2,950    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       270
Floor mats       170
Illuminated door sill trim plates       250
Rear spoiler       335
Navigation system 1,250 1,250   607
Premium Package 2,635 2,635    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       222
Floor mats       133
Illuminated door sill trim plates       209
Rear spoiler       262
Options (change) 4,350 4,350 0 1,725
Options (change) 3,885 3,885 0 1,433
Destination 750 750 750 780
Total Price $30,200 $31,600 $26,450 $18,495
Total Invoice $28,090 $29,395 $24,770 $17,636

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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: $5,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,138
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaVersa
TrimEX TurboSXHybrid1.6SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H109hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16185/65-15
Total Price$30,200$31,600$26,450$18,495
Adjustments for Features-5,715-6,340-8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,485$25,260$25,585$18,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$775$1,100$0
Total Invoice$28,090$29,395$24,770$17,636
Adjustments for Features-5,316-5,898-8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,774$23,497$23,960$17,636
Cost Above Minimum$0$723$1,186$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaVersa
TrimEX TurboSXHybrid1.6SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through  $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Traffic information$25$25 $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0 $0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Speaker lights$100$100$100 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Heated front seats$200$200  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals $75  
Partial leather seating sufaces $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$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$8,650$9,275$3,800$2,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,715$6,340$865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,316-5,898-8100

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year20122012
ModelOptimaVersa
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in102.4 in
Length190.7 in175.4 in
Width72.1 in66.7 in
Height57.3 in59.6 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.2,351 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.10.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in48.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in51.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested3105100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested3005100%

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 information25Yes
USB port-75Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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