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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: $19,325

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $4,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,382

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $3,578

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelVersaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim1.8SLEXSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,100 $22,700 $26,200 $26,500
Base Invoice $15,528 $21,210 $24,480 $24,760
Antilock brakes (ABS) 250      
Convenience Package 650      
Sport Package 700      
iPod integration 270      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125      
Floor mats 105      
Interior ambient lighting 300      
Door sill trim plates 130      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 217      
Convenience Package 564      
Sport Package 607      
iPod integration 230      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109      
Floor mats 77      
Interior ambient lighting 252      
Door sill trim plates 103      
Options (change) 2,530 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,159 0 0 0
Destination 695 750 750 750
Total Price $19,325 $23,450 $26,950 $27,250
Total Invoice $18,382 $21,960 $25,230 $25,510

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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: $1,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $722
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelVersaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim1.8SLEXSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine122hp I4200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionA4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16
Total Price$19,325$23,450$26,950$27,250
Adjustments for Features0-3,050-3,775-1,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,325$20,400$23,175$25,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,775$4,895
Total Invoice$18,382$21,960$25,230$25,510
Adjustments for Features0-2,856-3,534-1,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,382$19,104$21,696$23,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,592$4,576

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2009201120112011
ModelVersaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim1.8SLEXSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Rearview camera   $200
Stability control $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40   
Rear seat pass-through$100  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
iPod integration$100   
Media drive, small   $5
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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
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$2,625$5,675$6,400$4,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,050$3,775$1,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,856-3,534-1,830

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092011
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

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

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