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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: $18,310

Nissan Versa 1.6SV   
Difference: $11,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,670

Nissan Versa 1.6SV   
Difference: $10,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelOptimaOptimaVersaVersa
TrimEX TurboSX1.6SV1.6SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,100 $26,500 $15,580 $17,140
Base Invoice $23,455 $24,760 $15,191 $16,707
Navigation system 1,400 1,400    
Premium Package 2,950 2,950    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270 270
Tech Package     700  
Alloy wheels     500  
Floor mats     170 170
Illuminated door sill trim plates     255 255
Navigation system 1,250 1,250    
Premium Package 2,635 2,635    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     228 228
Tech Package     620  
Alloy wheels     443  
Floor mats     138 138
Illuminated door sill trim plates     215 215
Options (change) 4,350 4,350 1,895 695
Options (change) 3,885 3,885 1,644 581
Destination 750 750 835 835
Total Price $30,200 $31,600 $18,310 $18,670
Total Invoice $28,090 $29,395 $17,670 $18,123

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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: $6,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,650
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelOptimaOptimaVersaVersa
TrimEX TurboSX1.6SV1.6SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4274hp I4109hp I4109hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$30,200$31,600$18,310$18,670
Adjustments for Features-5,190-5,8150-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,010$25,785$18,310$18,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$775$165$0
Total Invoice$28,090$29,395$17,670$18,123
Adjustments for Features-4,827-5,4090-510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,263$23,986$17,670$17,613
Cost Above Minimum$0$723$57$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year2012201220162016
ModelOptimaOptimaVersaVersa
TrimEX TurboSX1.6SV1.6SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$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  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 $25
HD radio$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$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  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Speaker lights$100$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900   
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  
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$6,975$7,600$1,785$2,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,190$5,815$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,827-5,4090-510

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year20122016
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.2,364 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 in36.6 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 ft314.9 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 camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2257%
Total Not Requested288093%

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 camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2257%
Total Not Requested278093%

Option Package Details
Nissan Versa 1.6SV

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Variable intermittent wipers75Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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%

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