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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: $17,795

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $1,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,029

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $1,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelVersaOptimaOptima
Trim1.6SLLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,990 $16,755 $19,895
Base Invoice $15,423 $15,810 $18,510
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270    
Floor mats 170    
Rear spoiler 335 200 200
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250    
Stability control   650 650
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,395  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 222    
Floor mats 133    
Rear spoiler 262 160 160
Illuminated door sill trim plates 209    
Stability control   580 580
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,150  
Options (change) 1,025 2,245 850
Options (change) 826 1,890 740
Destination 780 675 675
Total Price $17,795 $19,675 $21,420
Total Invoice $17,029 $18,375 $19,925

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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: $1,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $848
Model Year201220082008
ModelVersaOptimaOptima
Trim1.6SLLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine109hp I4162hp I4162hp I4
TransmissionCVTT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG21/31 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$17,795$19,675$21,420
Adjustments for Features-4850-2,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,310$19,675$18,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$955$0
Total Invoice$17,029$18,375$19,925
Adjustments for Features-4640-2,512
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,565$18,375$17,413
Cost Above Minimum$0$962$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220082008
ModelVersaOptimaOptima
Trim1.6SLLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0  
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 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
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$2,385$1,900$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$485$0$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-4640-2,512

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122008
ModelVersaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in107.1 in
Length175.4 in186.4 in
Width66.7 in71.1 in
Height59.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,379 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.8 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.1 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested42568%
Total Not Requested20032%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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