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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: $755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820212021
ModelKicksKicksForteForte
TrimSVSRGT-LineEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,690 $20,290 $20,490 $23,090
Floor mats 215 215 125 125
Interior Electronics Package 555 555    
Rear spoiler 360     295
Universal garage door opener     350 350
Cargo mat     95 95
Remote start     495 495
Floor mats 182 182 102 102
Interior Electronics Package 444 444    
Rear spoiler 289     244
Universal garage door opener     291 291
Cargo mat     78 78
Remote start     410 410
Options (change) 1,130 770 1,065 1,360
Options (change) 915 626 881 1,125
Destination 975 975 995 995
Total Price $21,795 $22,035 $22,550 $25,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Kicks vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Kicks SR
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte GT-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,051
Model Year2018201820212021
ModelKicksKicksForteForte
TrimSVSRGT-LineEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine125hp I4125hp I4147hp I4147hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17205/55-17215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$21,795$22,035$22,550$25,445
Adjustments for Features-2,150-3,5500-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,645$18,485$22,550$23,195
Cost Above Minimum$1,160$0$0$645

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Features Comparison: Nissan Kicks vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2018201820212021
ModelKicksKicksForteForte
TrimSVSRGT-LineEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
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 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$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   
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper$175$175  
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  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights $125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $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$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active ride control$25$25  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$4,125$5,525$1,975$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,150$3,550$0$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,079-3,4430-187

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Kicks vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182021
ModelKicksForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in106.3 in
Length169.1 in182.7 in
Width69.3 in70.9 in
Height62.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,640 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.8 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.8 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.2 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.3 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.1 ft315.3 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 GT-Line

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

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%

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