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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: $10,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,035

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,288

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020162016
ModelForteAltimaAltima
TrimSX2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,495 $28,570 $32,690
Base Invoice $16,660 $26,621 $30,453
Leather seating surfaces 1,000    
Sunroof 700 800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180    
Universal garage door opener 70    
Floor mats   210 210
Leather seating surfaces 870    
Sunroof 610 708  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145    
Universal garage door opener 55    
Floor mats   159 159
Options (change) 1,950 1,010 210
Options (change) 1,680 867 159
Destination 695 835 835
Total Price $20,140 $30,415 $33,735
Total Invoice $19,035 $28,323 $31,447

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,299
Model Year201020162016
ModelForteAltimaAltima
TrimSX2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$20,140$30,415$33,735
Adjustments for Features0-3,210-5,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,140$27,205$28,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,245
Total Invoice$19,035$28,323$31,447
Adjustments for Features0-2,989-4,927
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,035$25,334$26,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,186

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201020162016
ModelForteAltimaAltima
TrimSX2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
CVT $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
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 
Active grille shutters $0 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Navigation system  $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Outside temperature display $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
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$320$3,530$5,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,210$5,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,989-4,927

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102016
ModelForteAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in109.3 in
Length178.3 in191.9 in
Width69.9 in72.0 in
Height57.5 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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