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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: $23,440

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200620062006
ModelForteAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSX2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $23,950 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $18,190 $22,299 $21,826 $25,340
Leather Package 1,000      
Sunroof 750 900    
Technology Package 1,800      
Cargo net 40      
Braking and Airbag Package   800 800  
Navigation Package   1,800 5,700 1,800
Satellite radio   350 350 350
Floor mats   160 160 160
Fog lights   300    
Traction Control and Airbag Package     800 800
Leather Package 870      
Sunroof 655 780    
Technology Package 1,570      
Cargo net 32      
Braking and Airbag Package   694 694  
Navigation Package   1,561 5,093 1,561
Satellite radio   304 304 304
Floor mats   119 119 119
Fog lights   248    
Traction Control and Airbag Package     694 694
Options (change) 3,590 4,310 7,810 3,110
Options (change) 3,127 3,706 6,904 2,678
Destination 750 605 605 605
Total Price $23,440 $28,865 $32,015 $31,115
Total Invoice $22,067 $26,610 $29,335 $28,623

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,503
Model Year2012200620062006
ModelForteAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSX2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6A4M5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$23,440$28,865$32,015$31,115
Adjustments for Features-1,0200-25-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,420$28,865$31,990$30,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,125$1,425
Total Invoice$22,067$26,610$29,335$28,623
Adjustments for Features-9600-23-759
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,107$26,610$29,312$27,864
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,702$1,254

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2012200620062006
ModelForteAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSX2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
4-speed automatic $800  
5-speed manual  $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200   
Stability control$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Traction control$100 $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$2,850$1,830$1,855$2,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,020$0$25$825
Value of Feature Adjustments-9600-23-759

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122006
ModelForteAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.2 in
Length178.3 in192.3 in
Width69.9 in70.4 in
Height57.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested80056%
Total Not Requested62544%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested295068%
Total Not Requested137532%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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