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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: $26,500

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,844

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,947

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016
ModelForteAltima
TrimEX3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,500 $32,690
Base Invoice $18,528 $30,453
Premium Package 2,600  
215/45HR17 300  
Technology Package 2,300  
Rear spoiler 295 405
Floor mats 115 210
Remote start 495  
Cargo mat 95  
Premium Package 2,348  
215/45HR17 269  
Technology Package 2,074  
Rear spoiler 244 344
Floor mats 93 159
Remote start 410  
Cargo mat 78  
Options (change) 6,200 615
Options (change) 5,516 503
Destination 800 835
Total Price $26,500 $34,140
Total Invoice $24,844 $31,791

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,258
Model Year20142016
ModelForteAltima
TrimEX3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$26,500$34,140
Adjustments for Features0-740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,500$33,400
Total Invoice$24,844$31,791
Adjustments for Features0-689
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,844$31,102

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20142016
ModelForteAltima
TrimEX3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Heated second row seats$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,550$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-689

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20142016
ModelForteAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length179.5 in191.9 in
Width70.1 in72.0 in
Height56.5 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.3,412 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft315.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested305084%
Total Not Requested57516%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested165097%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

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

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