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Nissan Versa vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Versa vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,090

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $5,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,283

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $5,142

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelVersaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim1.8SLEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,640 $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $25,700
Base Invoice $15,087 $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $24,020
Antilock brakes (ABS) 250        
Sport Package 700        
Convenience Package 650        
Floor mats 155        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 217        
Sport Package 607        
Convenience Package 564        
Floor mats 113        
Options (change) 1,755 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,501 0 0 0 0
Destination 695 750 750 750 750
Total Price $18,090 $23,950 $25,850 $27,250 $26,450
Total Invoice $17,283 $22,425 $24,205 $25,510 $24,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Versa 1.8SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,958
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelVersaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim1.8SLEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine122hp I4200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionA4T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16
Total Price$18,090$23,950$25,850$27,250$26,450
Adjustments for Features0-3,400-3,400-4,125-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,090$20,550$22,450$23,125$24,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,900$2,575$3,900
Total Invoice$17,283$22,425$24,205$25,510$24,770
Adjustments for Features0-3,184-3,184-3,862-1,873
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,283$19,241$21,021$21,648$22,897
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,780$2,407$3,656

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelVersaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim1.8SLEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150 $150  
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40    
Rear seat pass-through$100   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
USB port $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Speaker lights $100$100$100$100
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   $50
Metal pedals   $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$2,125$5,525$5,525$6,250$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,400$3,400$4,125$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,184-3,184-3,862-1,873

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082012
ModelVersaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in110.0 in
Length176.0 in190.7 in
Width66.7 in72.1 in
Height60.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,721 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.2 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Versa 1.8SL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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