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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: $17,545

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $820

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,820

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $1,079

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelVersaForteForteForte
Trim1.6SLLXSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,990 $16,700 $19,300 $21,600
Base Invoice $15,423 $16,367 $18,318 $20,410
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270      
Floor mats 170 125 125 125
Rear spoiler 335 295   295
Universal garage door opener   350 350 350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 222      
Floor mats 133 102 102 102
Rear spoiler 262 244   244
Universal garage door opener   291 291 291
Options (change) 775 770 475 770
Options (change) 617 637 393 637
Destination 780 895 895 895
Total Price $17,545 $18,365 $20,670 $23,265
Total Invoice $16,820 $17,899 $19,606 $21,942

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Versa 1.6SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,427
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelVersaForteForteForte
Trim1.6SLLXSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine109hp I4147hp I4164hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionCVTM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/65-15205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$17,545$18,365$20,670$23,265
Adjustments for Features-7400-2,180-4,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,805$18,365$18,490$18,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$125$470
Total Invoice$16,820$17,899$19,606$21,942
Adjustments for Features-7090-2,068-4,178
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,111$17,899$17,538$17,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$361$0$226

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelVersaForteForteForte
Trim1.6SLLXSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents   $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration$100   
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25  
Fog lights$125  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver $10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,085$1,345$3,525$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$740$0$2,180$4,430
Value of Feature Adjustments-7090-2,068-4,178

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122018
ModelVersaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in106.3 in
Length175.4 in179.5 in
Width66.7 in70.1 in
Height59.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,351 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte LX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte S

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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