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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: $18,495

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $7,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,636

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $7,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelVersaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim1.6SLEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,990 $25,100 $26,500 $25,700
Base Invoice $15,423 $23,455 $24,760 $24,020
Navigation system 700 1,400 1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270      
Floor mats 170      
Rear spoiler 335      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250      
Premium Package   2,950 2,950  
Navigation system 607 1,250 1,250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 222      
Floor mats 133      
Rear spoiler 262      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 209      
Premium Package   2,635 2,635  
Options (change) 1,725 4,350 4,350 0
Options (change) 1,433 3,885 3,885 0
Destination 780 750 750 750
Total Price $18,495 $30,200 $31,600 $26,450
Total Invoice $17,636 $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 1.6SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,138
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelVersaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim1.6SLEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine109hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4550, 12550, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16
Total Price$18,495$30,200$31,600$26,450
Adjustments for Features0-5,715-6,340-865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,495$24,485$25,260$25,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$775$1,100
Total Invoice$17,636$28,090$29,395$24,770
Adjustments for Features0-5,316-5,898-810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,636$22,774$23,497$23,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$723$1,186

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelVersaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim1.6SLEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25 
HD radio $50$50 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0$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 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $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 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Metal pedals  $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,935$8,650$9,275$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,715$6,340$865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,316-5,898-810

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122012
ModelVersaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in110.0 in
Length175.4 in190.7 in
Width66.7 in72.1 in
Height59.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,351 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.4 ft3

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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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