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Nissan Kicks vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Kicks vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,795

Nissan Kicks SV   
Difference: $365

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,076

Nissan Kicks SV   
Difference: $7

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelKicksKicksForteForteForte
TrimSVSRLXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,690 $20,290 $18,200 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $19,186 $19,769 $17,463 $20,966 $22,422
Floor mats 215 215 125 125 125
Interior Electronics Package 555 555      
Rear spoiler 360        
Popular Plus Package     2,000    
Universal garage door opener     350 350 350
Cargo mat     95 95 95
Remote start     495 495 495
Floor mats 182 182 102 102 102
Interior Electronics Package 444 444      
Rear spoiler 289        
Popular Plus Package     1,844    
Universal garage door opener     291 291 291
Cargo mat     78 78 78
Remote start     410 410 410
Options (change) 1,130 770 3,065 1,065 1,065
Options (change) 915 626 2,725 881 881
Destination 975 975 895 895 895
Total Price $21,795 $22,035 $22,160 $24,060 $25,760
Total Invoice $21,076 $21,370 $21,083 $22,742 $24,198

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Kicks vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Kicks SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,332
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelKicksKicksForteForteForte
TrimSVSRLXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine125hp I4125hp I4164hp I4164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17205/55-17205/55-16215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$21,795$22,035$22,160$24,060$25,760
Adjustments for Features-1,300-2,7000-1,325-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,495$19,335$22,160$22,735$24,160
Cost Above Minimum$1,160$0$0$575$2,000
Total Invoice$21,076$21,370$21,083$22,742$24,198
Adjustments for Features-1,257-2,6190-1,252-1,503
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,819$18,751$21,083$21,490$22,695
Cost Above Minimum$1,068$0$0$407$1,612

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Features Comparison: Nissan Kicks vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelKicksKicksForteForteForte
TrimSVSRLXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Around view cameras $500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Moving object detection, front $25   
Moving object detection, rear $25   
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200   
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25$25
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Heated front seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active ride control$25$25   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,375$4,775$2,075$3,400$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,300$2,700$0$1,325$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,257-2,6190-1,252-1,503

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Kicks vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelKicksForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in106.3 in
Length169.1 in171.3 in
Width69.3 in70.1 in
Height62.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,640 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.2 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.3 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.1 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Kicks SV

Interior Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Nissan Kicks SR

Interior Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte LX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Popular Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
205/55HR16 tires400No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
LED tail lights0No
Approach detection25No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Map lights25No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested153074%
Total Not Requested52526%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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