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Nissan Kicks vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Nissan Kicks vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,140

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,010

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,066

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelKicksKicksForteForte
TrimSVSREXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,690 $20,290 $16,895 $18,395
Base Invoice $19,186 $19,769 $16,090 $17,520
Interior Electronics Package 555 555    
Rear spoiler 360      
Floor mats 215 215    
Technology Package     1,800 1,800
Sunroof     750 750
Leather Package       1,000
Interior Electronics Package 444 444    
Rear spoiler 289      
Floor mats 182 182    
Technology Package     1,570 1,570
Sunroof     655 655
Leather Package       870
Options (change) 1,130 770 2,550 3,550
Options (change) 915 626 2,225 3,095
Destination 975 975 695 695
Total Price $21,795 $22,035 $20,140 $22,640
Total Invoice $21,076 $21,370 $19,010 $21,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Kicks vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Kicks SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelKicksKicksForteForte
TrimSVSREXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine125hp I4125hp I4156hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17205/55-17205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$21,795$22,035$20,140$22,640
Adjustments for Features-1,115-2,5150-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,680$19,520$20,140$21,015
Cost Above Minimum$1,160$0$0$875
Total Invoice$21,076$21,370$19,010$21,310
Adjustments for Features-1,078-2,4390-1,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,998$18,931$19,010$19,780
Cost Above Minimum$1,067$0$0$770

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Features Comparison: Nissan Kicks vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2018201820112011
ModelKicksKicksForteForte
TrimSVSREXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
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
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Metal pedals   $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active ride control$25$25  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,640$5,040$2,525$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,115$2,515$0$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,078-2,4390-1,530

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Kicks vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182011
ModelKicksForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in104.3 in
Length169.1 in170.9 in
Width69.3 in69.9 in
Height62.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,640 lb.2,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.8 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.3 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.1 ft30.0 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 EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested87555%
Total Not Requested72545%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested65047%
Total Not Requested72553%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested15012%
Total Not Requested112588%

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