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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: $19,020

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $2,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,213

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $1,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelVersaForteForte
Trim1.6SLEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,890 $17,600 $19,100
Base Invoice $16,288 $16,760 $18,190
Navigation system 900    
Floor mats 170    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270    
Technology Package   1,800 1,800
Premium Package   950  
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Navigation system 780    
Floor mats 133    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 222    
Technology Package   1,570 1,570
Premium Package   830  
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 1,340 2,750 3,550
Options (change) 1,135 2,400 3,095
Destination 790 750 750
Total Price $19,020 $21,100 $23,400
Total Invoice $18,213 $19,910 $22,035

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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: $590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $291
Model Year201320122012
ModelVersaForteForte
Trim1.6SLEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine109hp I4156hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$19,020$21,100$23,400
Adjustments for Features0-1,490-3,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,020$19,610$20,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$675
Total Invoice$18,213$19,910$22,035
Adjustments for Features0-1,406-2,933
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,213$18,504$19,102
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$598

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201320122012
ModelVersaForteForte
Trim1.6SLEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Metal pedals  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,610$3,100$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,490$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,406-2,933

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132012
ModelVersaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in104.3 in
Length175.4 in178.3 in
Width66.7 in69.9 in
Height59.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,355 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.8 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Automatic headlights100No
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested35021%
Total Not Requested130079%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested35025%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested15012%
Total Not Requested112588%

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