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Nissan Z vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Z vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,815

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,277

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelZForteForte
TrimTouringEXSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,190 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $36,047 $20,966 $22,422
Aerodynamics Package 670    
Cargo mat 95 95 95
Floor mats 125 125 125
Premium Tech Package   3,600 3,600
Universal garage door opener     350
Aerodynamics Package 514    
Cargo mat 67 78 78
Floor mats 96 102 102
Premium Tech Package   3,236 3,236
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 890 3,820 4,170
Options (change) 677 3,416 3,707
Destination 885 895 895
Total Price $39,965 $26,815 $28,865
Total Invoice $37,609 $25,277 $27,024

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Z vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,169
Model Year201820182018
ModelZForteForte
TrimTouringEXSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine332hp V6164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM6T6S7
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$39,965$26,815$28,865
Adjustments for Features0-4,070-4,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,965$22,745$24,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,775
Total Invoice$37,609$25,277$27,024
Adjustments for Features0-3,837-4,068
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,609$21,440$22,956
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,516

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Features Comparison: Nissan Z vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182018
ModelZForteForte
TrimTouringEXSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Compass  $0
Fog lights $125$125
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75 $75
No leather in second row$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,080$5,150$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,070$4,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,837-4,068

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Z vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelZForte
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in106.3 in
Length167.2 in171.3 in
Width72.8 in70.1 in
Height51.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,275 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.9 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
6.956.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Z Touring

Aerodynamics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested187544%
Total Not Requested237556%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested177543%
Total Not Requested237557%

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