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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: $27,190

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,472

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013
ModelForteAltima
TrimEX3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $30,560
Base Invoice $18,993 $27,929
Premium Package 3,000  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 115 185
Remote start 495  
Rear spoiler 295 395
Cargo mat 95  
Technology Package   1,090
Premium Package 2,717  
Premium Plus Package 1,796  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 93 152
Remote start 410  
Rear spoiler 244 329
Cargo mat 78  
Technology Package   946
Options (change) 6,350 1,670
Options (change) 5,629 1,427
Destination 850 790
Total Price $27,190 $33,020
Total Invoice $25,472 $30,146

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,035
Model Year20162013
ModelForteAltima
TrimEX3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$27,190$33,020
Adjustments for Features-3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,805$33,020
Total Invoice$25,472$30,146
Adjustments for Features-3610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,111$30,146

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162013
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
Lane departure warning $200
Moving object detection, rear $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Exterior 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,300$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3610

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162013
ModelForteAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length179.5 in191.5 in
Width70.1 in72.0 in
Height56.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.3,295 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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested237570%
Total Not Requested100030%
Premium Plus 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
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

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