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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: $18,325

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $3,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,503

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $3,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013201320132013
ModelVersaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim1.6SLLXEXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,990 $21,350 $23,650 $26,800 $31,950
Base Invoice $15,423 $20,400 $22,095 $25,040 $29,555
Navigation system 700   1,400 1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270        
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        
Rear spoiler 262        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 209        
Premium Package     2,635 2,635  
Options (change) 1,555 0 4,350 4,350 0
Options (change) 1,300 0 3,885 3,885 0
Destination 780 800 800 800 800
Total Price $18,325 $22,150 $28,800 $31,950 $32,750
Total Invoice $17,503 $21,200 $26,780 $29,725 $30,355

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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: $4,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,947
Model Year20122013201320132013
ModelVersaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim1.6SLLXEXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine109hp I4200hp I4200hp I4274hp I4159hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/65-16215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$18,325$22,150$28,800$31,950$32,750
Adjustments for Features-3100-6,050-6,675-7,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,015$22,150$22,750$25,275$25,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$600$3,125$3,570
Total Invoice$17,503$21,200$26,780$29,725$30,355
Adjustments for Features-2960-5,626-6,210-6,516
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,207$21,200$21,154$23,515$23,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$46$0$2,361$2,685

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122013201320132013
ModelVersaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim1.6SLLXEXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 $100
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
911 assist  $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150    
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$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$25 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive, small    $5
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Traffic information$25 $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0
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$0
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
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
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
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  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
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$2,935$2,625$8,675$9,300$9,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$310$0$6,050$6,675$7,030
Value of Feature Adjustments-2960-5,626-6,210-6,516

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122013
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.3,224 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

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 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
Heated front seats200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested3130100%

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
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested3030100%

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