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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: $19,395

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $7,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,469

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $6,301

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012201220122012
ModelVersaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim1.8SLEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,650 $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $25,700
Base Invoice $16,058 $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $24,020
Navigation system 610 1,400 1,400 1,400  
Convenience Package 650        
Mud guards 120        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125        
Floor mats 110        
Interior ambient lighting 240        
Door sill trim plates 130        
Premium Package   2,950 2,950 2,950  
Navigation system 529 1,250 1,250 1,250  
Convenience Package 564        
Mud guards 89        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109        
Floor mats 83        
Interior ambient lighting 172        
Door sill trim plates 105        
Premium Package   2,635 2,635 2,635  
Options (change) 1,985 4,350 4,350 4,350 0
Options (change) 1,651 3,885 3,885 3,885 0
Destination 760 750 750 750 750
Total Price $19,395 $28,300 $30,200 $31,600 $26,450
Total Invoice $18,469 $26,310 $28,090 $29,395 $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: $3,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,867
Model Year20112012201220122012
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, 6550, 12550, 12550, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16
Total Price$19,395$28,300$30,200$31,600$26,450
Adjustments for Features0-5,350-5,350-5,975-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,395$22,950$24,850$25,625$25,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,900$2,675$3,000
Total Invoice$18,469$26,310$28,090$29,395$24,770
Adjustments for Features0-4,974-4,976-5,558-468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,469$21,336$23,114$23,837$24,302
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,778$2,501$2,966

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112012201220122012
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 
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
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
Rearview camera $200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150  
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
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50 
iPod integration$100    
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
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 $150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats $200$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200 
Metal pedals   $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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 recliner, passenger 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$3,050$8,400$8,400$9,025$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,350$5,350$5,975$500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,974-4,976-5,558-468

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112012
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%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested3105100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested3105100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested3005100%

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