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Nissan Versa vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Versa vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,070

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $20

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,265

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $46

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelVersaForteForte
Trim1.8SLEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,100 $17,395 $18,895
Base Invoice $15,528 $16,570 $18,000
Convenience Package 650    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 250    
iPod integration 270    
Floor mats 105    
Convenience Package 564    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 217    
iPod integration 230    
Floor mats 77    
Options (change) 1,275 0 0
Options (change) 1,088 0 0
Destination 695 695 695
Total Price $18,070 $18,090 $19,590
Total Invoice $17,311 $17,265 $18,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $356
Model Year200920112011
ModelVersaForteForte
Trim1.8SLEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine122hp I4156hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/65-15215/45-17
Total Price$18,070$18,090$19,590
Adjustments for Features0-325-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,070$17,765$18,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$17,311$17,265$18,695
Adjustments for Features0-310-1,288
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,311$16,955$17,407
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$452

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200920112011
ModelVersaForteForte
Trim1.8SLEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio $200$200
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Metal pedals  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,275$2,600$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-310-1,288

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092011
ModelVersaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in104.3 in
Length176.0 in178.3 in
Width66.7 in69.9 in
Height60.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,721 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.2 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Versa 1.8SL

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested37560%
Total Not Requested25040%

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