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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: $17,570

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $10,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,118

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $9,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520092009
ModelForteAltimaAltima
TrimLX3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,890 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $15,587 $23,337 $27,221
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 115 175 175
Rear spoiler 295   370
Cargo mat 95    
Sport Package   1,490  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   280  
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Stability control     600
Technology Package     2,000
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 93 134 134
Rear spoiler 244   295
Cargo mat 78    
Sport Package   1,293  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   222  
6-speed shiftable CVT   463  
Stability control     520
Technology Package     1,735
Options (change) 855 2,445 3,145
Options (change) 706 2,112 2,684
Destination 825 695 695
Total Price $17,570 $28,320 $33,220
Total Invoice $17,118 $26,144 $30,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,146
Model Year201520092009
ModelForteAltimaAltima
TrimLX3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$17,570$28,320$33,220
Adjustments for Features0-3,120-7,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,570$25,200$25,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$550
Total Invoice$17,118$26,144$30,600
Adjustments for Features0-2,880-6,881
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,118$23,264$23,719
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$455

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201520092009
ModelForteAltimaAltima
TrimLX3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Proximity key $250$250
Remote keyless entry $225$225
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$0
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio$200 $200
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$845$3,965$8,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,120$7,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,880-6,881

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20152009
ModelForteAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length179.5 in189.8 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height56.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,981 lb.3,424 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 SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested925100%

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