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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: $7,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,790

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelForteAltimaAltima
TrimSX2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $28,570 $32,690
Base Invoice $18,000 $26,621 $30,453
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750 800  
Leather Package 1,000    
Floor mats   225 225
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655 708  
Leather Package 870    
Floor mats   175 175
Options (change) 3,550 1,025 225
Options (change) 3,095 883 175
Destination 695 885 885
Total Price $23,140 $30,480 $33,800
Total Invoice $21,790 $28,389 $31,513

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,779
Model Year201120172017
ModelForteAltimaAltima
TrimSX2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTCVT-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$23,140$30,480$33,800
Adjustments for Features0-880-2,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,140$29,600$30,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,245
Total Invoice$21,790$28,389$31,513
Adjustments for Features0-820-2,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,790$27,569$28,758
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,189

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201120172017
ModelForteAltimaAltima
TrimSX2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
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
Universal garage door opener $100$100
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Navigation system$600 $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
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 $100
Total Value of Features$2,075$2,955$5,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$880$2,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-820-2,755

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112017
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
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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

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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