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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: $16,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102020
ModelForteAltima
TrimSXVC-T Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,495 $35,180
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Sunroof 700  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180  
Universal garage door opener 70  
Floor mats   235
Leather seating surfaces 870  
Sunroof 610  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145  
Universal garage door opener 55  
Floor mats   0
Options (change) 1,950 235
Options (change) 1,680 0
Destination 695 925
Total Price $20,140 $36,340

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima VC-T Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,275
Model Year20102020
ModelForteAltima
TrimSXVC-T Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4248hp I4
TransmissionM6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/40-19
Total Price$20,140$36,340
Adjustments for Features0-6,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,140$29,855

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102020
ModelForteAltima
TrimSXVC-T Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Rearview camera $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Outside temperature display $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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$470$6,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-165

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102020
ModelForteAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in111.2 in
Length178.3 in192.9 in
Width69.9 in72.9 in
Height57.5 in56.7 in
Curb Weight2,853 lb.3,436 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.16.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima VC-T Platinum

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

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