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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: $27,755

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelForteAltima
TrimEX3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $35,510
Premium Plus Package 3,900  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Remote start 495  
Floor mats 125 235
Rear spoiler 295 405
Cargo mat 95  
Premium Plus Package 3,570  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Remote start 410  
Floor mats 102 0
Rear spoiler 244 344
Cargo mat 78  
Options (change) 5,260 640
Options (change) 4,695 344
Destination 895 885
Total Price $27,755 $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: $8,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,796
Model Year20182018
ModelForteAltima
TrimEX3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$27,755$37,035
Adjustments for Features0-740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,755$36,295

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182018
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 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Infotainment 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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$3,575$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-25

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182018
ModelForteAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length179.5 in191.9 in
Width70.1 in72.0 in
Height56.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,011 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 Room53.8 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 Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested312570%
Total Not Requested135030%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

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

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