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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: $21,305

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $490

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,316

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201620162016
ModelKicksKicksForteForteForte
TrimSVSRLXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,690 $20,290 $18,090 $20,390 $20,990
Base Invoice $19,186 $19,769 $17,359 $19,367 $19,811
Floor mats 215 215 115 115 115
Interior Electronics Package 555 555      
Rear spoiler 360        
Popular Plus Package     1,310    
Universal garage door opener     350 350 350
Cargo mat     95 95 95
Remote start     495 495 495
Floor mats 182 182 93 93 93
Interior Electronics Package 444 444      
Rear spoiler 289        
Popular Plus Package     1,235    
Universal garage door opener     291 291 291
Cargo mat     78 78 78
Remote start     410 410 410
Options (change) 1,130 770 2,365 1,055 1,055
Options (change) 915 626 2,107 872 872
Destination 975 975 850 850 850
Total Price $21,795 $22,035 $21,305 $22,295 $22,895
Total Invoice $21,076 $21,370 $20,316 $21,089 $21,533

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Kicks vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Kicks SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,076
Model Year20182018201620162016
ModelKicksKicksForteForteForte
TrimSVSRLXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine125hp I4125hp I4173hp I4173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6T6M6
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$21,305$22,295$22,895
Adjustments for Features-1,975-3,375-150-6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,820$18,660$21,155$21,670$22,895
Cost Above Minimum$1,160$0$0$515$1,740
Total Invoice$21,076$21,370$20,316$21,089$21,533
Adjustments for Features-1,910-3,273-143-5910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,166$18,097$20,173$20,498$21,533
Cost Above Minimum$1,069$0$0$325$1,360

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Features Comparison: Nissan Kicks vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018201620162016
ModelKicksKicksForteForteForte
TrimSVSRLXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  $250
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 
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   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
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 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD player  $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$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$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150
Metal pedals    $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active ride control$25$25   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$3,875$5,275$2,050$2,525$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,975$3,375$150$625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,910-3,273-143-5910

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Kicks vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182016
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 LX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Popular Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

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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