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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: $18,245

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $8,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,427

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $7,661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelVersaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim1.6SLEXHybrid EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,990 $25,600 $30,990 $30,500
Base Invoice $15,423 $23,902 $28,752 $28,380
Navigation system 700      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270      
Floor mats 170      
Rear spoiler 335      
Universal garage door opener   350 350 350
Navigation system 607      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 222      
Floor mats 133      
Rear spoiler 262      
Universal garage door opener   291 291 291
Options (change) 1,475 350 350 350
Options (change) 1,224 291 291 291
Destination 780 895 895 895
Total Price $18,245 $26,845 $32,235 $31,745
Total Invoice $17,427 $25,088 $29,938 $29,566

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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: $4,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,778
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelVersaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim1.6SLEXHybrid EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine109hp I4185hp I4154hp I4 H245hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6630, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$18,245$26,845$32,235$31,745
Adjustments for Features0-4,155-4,690-8,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,245$22,690$27,545$23,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,855$1,000
Total Invoice$17,427$25,088$29,938$29,566
Adjustments for Features0-3,883-4,356-7,502
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,427$21,205$25,582$22,064
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,377$859

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelVersaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim1.6SLEXHybrid EXSX
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
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 $100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 $40
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 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD player$125   
HD radio  $50 
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system$600 $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic information$25 $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Fog lights$125  $125
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 
LED headlights   $1000
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 $200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,835$6,990$7,525$10,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,155$4,690$8,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,883-4,356-7,502

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122018
ModelVersaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in110.4 in
Length175.4 in191.1 in
Width66.7 in73.2 in
Height59.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,351 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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