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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: $18,310

Nissan Versa 1.6SV   
Difference: $11,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,670

Nissan Versa 1.6SV   
Difference: $10,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelVersaVersaOptimaOptima
Trim1.6SV1.6SLEX TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,580 $17,140 $25,100 $26,500
Base Invoice $15,191 $16,707 $23,455 $24,760
Alloy wheels 500      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270 270    
Tech Package 700      
Floor mats 170 170    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 255 255    
Navigation system     1,400 1,400
Premium Package     2,950 2,950
Alloy wheels 443      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 228 228    
Tech Package 620      
Floor mats 138 138    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 215 215    
Navigation system     1,250 1,250
Premium Package     2,635 2,635
Options (change) 1,895 695 4,350 4,350
Options (change) 1,644 581 3,885 3,885
Destination 835 835 750 750
Total Price $18,310 $18,670 $30,200 $31,600
Total Invoice $17,670 $18,123 $28,090 $29,395

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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: $6,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,650
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelVersaVersaOptimaOptima
Trim1.6SV1.6SLEX TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine109hp I4109hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/55-16215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$18,310$18,670$30,200$31,600
Adjustments for Features0-525-5,190-5,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,310$18,145$25,010$25,785
Cost Above Minimum$165$0$0$775
Total Invoice$17,670$18,123$28,090$29,395
Adjustments for Features0-510-4,827-5,409
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,670$17,613$23,263$23,986
Cost Above Minimum$57$0$0$723

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2016201620122012
ModelVersaVersaOptimaOptima
Trim1.6SV1.6SLEX TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support $0  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Speaker lights  $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
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
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$1,785$2,310$6,975$7,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$5,190$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-510-4,827-5,409

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162012
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 Weight2,364 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 Headroom36.6 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 Volume14.9 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Versa 1.6SV

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested2257%
Total Not Requested288093%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested2257%
Total Not Requested278093%

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