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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: $5,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,000

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,146

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelForteAltima
TrimEX3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $30,560
Base Invoice $20,410 $27,929
Premium Plus Package 3,900  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125 185
Remote start 495  
Rear spoiler 295 395
Cargo mat 95  
Technology Package   1,090
Premium Plus Package 3,570  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102 152
Remote start 410  
Rear spoiler 244 329
Cargo mat 78  
Technology Package   946
Options (change) 5,260 1,670
Options (change) 4,695 1,427
Destination 895 790
Total Price $27,755 $33,020
Total Invoice $26,000 $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: $7,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,193
Model Year20182013
ModelForteAltima
TrimEX3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$27,755$33,020
Adjustments for Features-2,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,570$33,020
Total Invoice$26,000$30,146
Adjustments for Features-2,0470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,953$30,146

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182013
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 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Moving object detection, rear $25
Pedestrian detection$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Exterior 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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$4,475$2,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0470

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182013
ModelForteAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length179.5 in191.5 in
Width70.1 in72.0 in
Height56.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,011 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 Room53.8 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?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Total Requested202545%
Total Not Requested245055%

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 system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%

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