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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: $21,140

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $30,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,960

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $28,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelForteArmada
TrimEXPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $16,895 $50,780
Base Invoice $16,090 $47,119
Technology Package 1,800  
Sunroof 750  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Floor mats   210
Technology Package 1,570  
Sunroof 655  
6-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Floor mats   161
Options (change) 3,550 210
Options (change) 3,175 161
Destination 695 995
Total Price $21,140 $51,985
Total Invoice $19,960 $48,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Armada

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,296
Model Year20112015
ModelForteArmada
TrimEXPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4317hp V8
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6265, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16275/60-20
Total Price$21,140$51,985
Adjustments for Features0-8,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,140$43,350
Total Invoice$19,960$48,275
Adjustments for Features0-8,019
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,960$40,256

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20112015
ModelForteArmada
TrimEXPlatinum
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Heated mirrors $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Transmission temperature gauge $75
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Total Value of Features$2,425$11,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,019

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20112015
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
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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