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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: $16,910

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $9,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,570

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $8,053

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelForteAltima
TrimLX3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,900 $25,570
Base Invoice $15,599 $23,697
Floor mats 115 180
Cargo mat 95  
Floor mats 93 146
Cargo mat 78  
Options (change) 210 180
Options (change) 171 146
Destination 800 780
Total Price $16,910 $26,530
Total Invoice $16,570 $24,623

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,552
Model Year20142012
ModelForteAltima
TrimLX3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/55-17
Total Price$16,910$26,530
Adjustments for Features0-2,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,910$23,835
Total Invoice$16,570$24,623
Adjustments for Features0-2,501
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,570$22,122

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20142012
ModelForteAltima
TrimLX3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150
Proximity key $250
Remote keyless entry $225
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$520$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,501

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20142012
ModelForteAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length179.5 in190.7 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height56.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,981 lb.3,357 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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