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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: $23,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,790

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelForteAltima
TrimSX2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $28,150
Base Invoice $18,000 $26,232
Technology Package 1,800 1,090
Sunroof 750 800
Leather Package 1,000  
Floor mats   135
Technology Package 1,570 965
Sunroof 655 702
Leather Package 870  
Floor mats   106
Options (change) 3,550 2,025
Options (change) 3,095 1,773
Destination 695 825
Total Price $23,140 $31,000
Total Invoice $21,790 $28,830

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,468
Model Year20112015
ModelForteAltima
TrimSX2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4182hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$23,140$31,000
Adjustments for Features0-1,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,140$29,310
Total Invoice$21,790$28,830
Adjustments for Features0-1,572
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,790$27,258

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112015
ModelForteAltima
TrimSX2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Lane departure warning $200
Moving object detection, rear $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$1,725$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,572

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112015
ModelForteAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in109.3 in
Length178.3 in191.5 in
Width69.9 in72.0 in
Height57.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.3,109 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
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

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