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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: $9,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,035

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelForteAltimaAltima
TrimSX3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $18,190 $22,681 $26,565
Technology Package 1,800 2,000 2,000
Sunroof 750    
Leather Package 1,000    
Stability control   900 900
Premium Package   4,200  
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Fog lights   310  
Floor mats   175 175
Technology Package 1,570 1,734 1,735
Sunroof 655    
Leather Package 870    
Stability control   780 780
Premium Package   3,643  
6-speed shiftable CVT   461  
Fog lights   251  
Floor mats   137 137
Options (change) 3,550 8,085 3,075
Options (change) 3,095 7,006 2,652
Destination 750 695 695
Total Price $23,400 $33,250 $32,440
Total Invoice $22,035 $30,382 $29,912

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,236
Model Year201220082008
ModelForteAltimaAltima
TrimSX3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4270hp V6270hp 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)215/45-17215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$23,400$33,250$32,440
Adjustments for Features0-1,730-1,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,400$31,520$30,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$860$0
Total Invoice$22,035$30,382$29,912
Adjustments for Features0-1,581-1,641
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,035$28,801$28,271
Cost Above Minimum$0$530$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201220082008
ModelForteAltimaAltima
TrimSX3.5 SE3.5 SL
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
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$1,750$3,480$3,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,730$1,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,581-1,641

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122008
ModelForteAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in109.3 in
Length178.3 in189.8 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height57.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.3,056 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 in42.2 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 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft317.9 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
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180051%
Total Not Requested172549%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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