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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: $23,400

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,035

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,712

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelForteAltimaAltima
TrimSX2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $26,750 $25,570
Base Invoice $18,190 $24,860 $23,697
Technology Package 1,800 1,780 1,780
Sunroof 750    
Leather Package 1,000    
Premium Audio Package   990  
Fog lights   315  
Rear spoiler   375  
Floor mats   180 180
Sport Package     2,370
Premium Package     2,130
Technology Package 1,570 1,543 1,543
Sunroof 655    
Leather Package 870    
Premium Audio Package   859  
Fog lights   256  
Rear spoiler   303  
Floor mats   146 146
Sport Package     2,056
Premium Package     1,848
Options (change) 3,550 3,640 6,460
Options (change) 3,095 3,107 5,593
Destination 750 780 780
Total Price $23,400 $31,170 $32,810
Total Invoice $22,035 $28,747 $30,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,748
Model Year201220122012
ModelForteAltimaAltima
TrimSX2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$23,400$31,170$32,810
Adjustments for Features0-1,045-1,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,400$30,125$31,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,115
Total Invoice$22,035$28,747$30,070
Adjustments for Features0-964-1,439
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,035$27,783$28,631
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$848

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201220122012
ModelForteAltimaAltima
TrimSX2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$1,425$2,470$2,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,045$1,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-964-1,439

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122012
ModelForteAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in109.3 in
Length178.3 in190.7 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height57.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.3,181 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 in44.1 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 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
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%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested122560%
Total Not Requested82540%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested172570%
Total Not Requested75030%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%

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