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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: $18,105

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $260

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,290

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $46

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelVersaOptimaOptima
Trim1.8SLLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,100 $16,755 $19,895
Base Invoice $15,528 $15,810 $18,510
Sport Package 700    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 250    
Floor mats 105 85  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125    
Door sill trim plates 130    
Stability control   650 650
Rear spoiler   200 200
Sport Package 607    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 217    
Floor mats 77 65  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109    
Door sill trim plates 103    
Stability control   580 580
Rear spoiler   160 160
Options (change) 1,310 935 850
Options (change) 1,113 805 740
Destination 695 675 675
Total Price $18,105 $18,365 $21,420
Total Invoice $17,336 $17,290 $19,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Versa 1.8SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $146
Model Year200920082008
ModelVersaOptimaOptima
Trim1.8SLLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine122hp I4162hp I4162hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$18,105$18,365$21,420
Adjustments for Features-1,1750-4,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,930$18,365$17,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,095$0
Total Invoice$17,336$17,290$19,925
Adjustments for Features-1,1250-3,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,211$17,290$16,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920082008
ModelVersaOptimaOptima
Trim1.8SLLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote keyless entry$225 $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
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  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Total Value of Features$2,475$1,300$5,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,175$0$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1250-3,860

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092008
ModelVersaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in107.1 in
Length176.0 in186.4 in
Width66.7 in71.1 in
Height60.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,721 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.8 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Versa 1.8SL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100No
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100No
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%

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