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Kia Forte vs. Nissan Armada Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Nissan Armada Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,255

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $26,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,052

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $23,317

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelForteArmada
TrimEXLE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $16,895 $42,000
Base Invoice $16,090 $38,234
Technology Package 1,800 2,400
Sunroof 750 1,000
Cargo net 40 30
Cargo tray 75 50
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
RWD   0
Tow Package   350
Preferred Package   1,000
Floor mats   220
Technology Package 1,570 2,082
Sunroof 655 867
Cargo net 32 23
Cargo tray 60 45
6-speed shiftable automatic 950  
RWD   0
Tow Package   304
Preferred Package   867
Floor mats   167
Options (change) 3,665 5,050
Options (change) 3,267 4,355
Destination 695 780
Total Price $21,255 $47,830
Total Invoice $20,052 $43,369

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Armada

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,544
Model Year20112008
ModelForteArmada
TrimEXLE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4317hp V8
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16275/60-20
Total Price$21,255$47,830
Adjustments for Features0-7,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,255$40,360
Total Invoice$20,052$43,369
Adjustments for Features0-6,773
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,052$36,596

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20112008
ModelForteArmada
TrimEXLE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Media drive $15
Rear seat audio controls $25
SD Card slot $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Transmission temperature gauge $75
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Total Value of Features$2,100$9,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,773

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20112008
ModelForteArmada
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in123.2 in
Length170.9 in207.7 in
Width69.9 in79.3 in
Height57.5 in77.2 in
Curb Weight2,843 lb.5,302 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in65.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in65.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in60.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in41.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in63.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		19.4 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		19.456.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.0 ft397.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Nissan Armada specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Armada LE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Power-folding third row seats400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested54039%
Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
3.36 axle ratioNo
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Transmission temperature gauge75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested525100%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested12514%
Total Not Requested75086%

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