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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: $18,270

Nissan Versa 1.6SV   
Difference: $2,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,657

Nissan Versa 1.6SV   
Difference: $2,253

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelVersaVersaForteForte
Trim1.6SV1.6SLEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,720 $17,280 $17,600 $19,100
Base Invoice $15,328 $16,843 $16,760 $18,190
Special Edition Package 500      
Tech Package 700      
Floor mats 180 180    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 285 285    
Technology Package     1,800 1,800
Premium Package     950  
Sunroof       750
Leather Package       1,000
Special Edition Package 443      
Tech Package 620      
Floor mats 153 153    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 228 228    
Technology Package     1,570 1,570
Premium Package     830  
Sunroof       655
Leather Package       870
Options (change) 1,665 465 2,750 3,550
Options (change) 1,444 381 2,400 3,095
Destination 885 885 750 750
Total Price $18,270 $18,630 $21,100 $23,400
Total Invoice $17,657 $18,109 $19,910 $22,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Versa 1.6SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $941
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelVersaVersaForteForte
Trim1.6SV1.6SLEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine109hp I4109hp I4156hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/55-16205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$18,270$18,630$21,100$23,400
Adjustments for Features0-275-1,390-3,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,270$18,355$19,710$20,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$85$0$675
Total Invoice$17,657$18,109$19,910$22,035
Adjustments for Features0-267-1,312-2,839
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,657$17,842$18,598$19,196
Cost Above Minimum$0$185$0$598

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2017201720122012
ModelVersaVersaForteForte
Trim1.6SV1.6SLEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$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$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, passenger$10$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$150 $150
Metal pedals   $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,835$2,110$3,225$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$1,390$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-267-1,312-2,839

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172012
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 Weight2,364 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 Headroom36.6 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 Volume14.9 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Versa 1.6SV

Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Variable intermittent wipers75Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested117582%
Total Not Requested25018%
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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