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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: $8,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelForteAltimaAltima
TrimSX2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $28,995 $35,510
Technology Package 1,800 1,290  
Sunroof 750    
Leather Package 1,000    
Floor mats   235 235
Technology Package 1,570 0  
Sunroof 655    
Leather Package 870    
Floor mats   0 0
Options (change) 3,550 1,525 235
Options (change) 3,095 0 0
Destination 750 885 885
Total Price $23,400 $31,405 $36,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,252
Model Year201220182018
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$23,400$31,405$36,630
Adjustments for Features0-3,605-4,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,400$27,800$32,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,625

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201220182018
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Torque vectoring, brake-based $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 
Active grille shutters $0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
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$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$1,575$5,180$5,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,605$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-102-102

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122018
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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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 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested160049%
Total Not Requested167551%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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