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Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,035

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020072007
ModelForteAltimaAltima
TrimSX3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,495 $24,000 $28,400
Base Invoice $16,660 $22,246 $26,315
Leather seating surfaces 1,000    
Sunroof 700    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180    
Universal garage door opener 70    
Stability control   900 900
Premium Package   4,400  
Floor mats   170 170
Leather seating surfaces 870    
Sunroof 610    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145    
Universal garage door opener 55    
Stability control   780 780
Premium Package   3,817  
Floor mats   134 134
Options (change) 1,950 5,470 1,070
Options (change) 1,680 4,731 914
Destination 695 625 625
Total Price $20,140 $30,095 $30,095
Total Invoice $19,035 $27,602 $27,854

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,126
Model Year201020072007
ModelForteAltimaAltima
TrimSX3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM6M6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$20,140$30,095$30,095
Adjustments for Features0-2,160-2,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,140$27,935$27,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$19,035$27,602$27,854
Adjustments for Features0-1,981-2,693
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,035$25,621$25,161
Cost Above Minimum$0$460$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201020072007
ModelForteAltimaAltima
TrimSX3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$370$2,530$3,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,160$2,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,981-2,693

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102007
ModelForteAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in109.3 in
Length178.3 in189.8 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height57.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.3,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft317.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested50069%
Total Not Requested22531%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested272559%
Total Not Requested187541%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested50069%
Total Not Requested22531%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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