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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: $9,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelForteAltima
TrimEX3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $35,510
Premium Package 3,000  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Remote start 495  
Floor mats 115 235
Rear spoiler 295 405
Cargo mat 95  
Premium Package 2,717  
Premium Plus Package 1,796  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Remote start 410  
Floor mats 93 0
Rear spoiler 244 344
Cargo mat 78  
Options (change) 6,350 640
Options (change) 5,629 344
Destination 850 885
Total Price $27,190 $37,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,327
Model Year20162018
ModelForteAltima
TrimEX3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$27,190$37,035
Adjustments for Features0-2,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,190$34,495

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162018
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,200$4,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-84

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162018
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?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
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 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested330098%
Total Not Requested752%
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%

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