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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: $375

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,006

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $70

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelKicksKicksForteForte
TrimSVSREXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,690 $20,290 $19,690 $20,890
Base Invoice $19,186 $19,769 $18,751 $19,707
Floor mats 215 215 115 115
Interior Electronics Package 555 555    
Rear spoiler 360      
UVO     600  
Universal garage door opener     350 350
Cargo mat     95 95
Remote start     495 495
Floor mats 182 182 93 93
Interior Electronics Package 444 444    
Rear spoiler 289      
UVO     558  
Universal garage door opener     291 291
Cargo mat     78 78
Remote start     410 410
Options (change) 1,130 770 1,655 1,055
Options (change) 915 626 1,430 872
Destination 975 975 825 825
Total Price $21,795 $22,035 $22,170 $22,770
Total Invoice $21,076 $21,370 $21,006 $21,404

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Kicks vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Kicks SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,244
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelKicksKicksForteForte
TrimSVSREXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine125hp I4125hp I4173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17205/55-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$21,795$22,035$22,170$22,770
Adjustments for Features-1,900-3,300-6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,895$18,735$21,545$22,770
Cost Above Minimum$1,160$0$0$1,225
Total Invoice$21,076$21,370$21,006$21,404
Adjustments for Features-1,837-3,200-5920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,239$18,170$20,414$21,404
Cost Above Minimum$1,069$0$0$990

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Features Comparison: Nissan Kicks vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2018201820152015
ModelKicksKicksForteForte
TrimSVSREXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $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
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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
Total Value of Features$3,825$5,225$2,550$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,900$3,300$625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,837-3,200-5920

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Kicks vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182015
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.3,046 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 in53.0 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 EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
UVO
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%

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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