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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: $17,935

Nissan Versa SV   
Difference: $7,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,315

Nissan Versa SV   
Difference: $6,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaVersa
TrimEX TurboSXHybridSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,100 $26,500 $25,700 $15,720
Base Invoice $23,455 $24,760 $24,020 $15,328
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       285
Special Edition Package       500
Floor mats       195
Illuminated door sill trim plates       350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       228
Special Edition Package       443
Floor mats       165
Illuminated door sill trim plates       266
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,330
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,102
Destination 750 750 750 885
Total Price $25,850 $27,250 $26,450 $17,935
Total Invoice $24,205 $25,510 $24,770 $17,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Versa

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Versa SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,816
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaVersa
TrimEX TurboSXHybridSV
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)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16185/65-15
Total Price$25,850$27,250$26,450$17,935
Adjustments for Features-2,215-2,940-8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,635$24,310$25,635$17,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$2,000$0
Total Invoice$24,205$25,510$24,770$17,315
Adjustments for Features-2,074-2,752-7630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,131$22,758$24,007$17,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$627$1,876$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year2012201220122018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaVersa
TrimEX TurboSXHybridSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
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
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  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
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 
Speaker lights$100$100$100 
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), second row$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Metal pedals $75  
Partial leather seating sufaces $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver 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 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$4,775$5,500$3,375$2,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,215$2,940$815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,074-2,752-7630

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year20122018
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
Nissan Versa SV

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested67573%
Total Not Requested25027%

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