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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: $23,640

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $28,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,260

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $25,938

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelForteArmadaArmada
TrimSXSLPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,395 $49,650 $57,590
Base Invoice $17,520 $46,072 $53,430
Leather Package 1,000    
Sunroof 750 800  
Technology Package 1,800    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Floor mats   300 300
Leather Package 870    
Sunroof 655 708  
Technology Package 1,570    
6-speed shiftable automatic 950    
Floor mats   223 223
Options (change) 4,550 1,100 300
Options (change) 4,045 931 223
Destination 695 1,195 1,195
Total Price $23,640 $51,945 $59,085
Total Invoice $22,260 $48,198 $54,848

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Armada

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,427
Model Year201120172017
ModelForteArmadaArmada
TrimSXSLPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4390hp V8390hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG14/19 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17275/60-20275/60-20
Total Price$23,640$51,945$59,085
Adjustments for Features0-8,095-11,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,640$43,850$47,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,265
Total Invoice$22,260$48,198$54,848
Adjustments for Features0-7,511-11,112
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,260$40,687$43,736
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,049

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year201120172017
ModelForteArmadaArmada
TrimSXSLPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Lane departure prevention  $150
Lane departure warning  $200
Moving object detection, front $25$25
Moving object detection, rear $25$25
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25 $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Heated mirrors $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Transmission temperature gauge $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, third row seats $150$150
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,000$11,095$14,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,095$11,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,511-11,112

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20112017
ModelForteArmada
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in121.1 in
Length170.9 in208.9 in
Width69.9 in79.9 in
Height57.5 in75.8 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.5,576 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in63.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in63.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in41.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in60.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.449.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Armada SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Armada Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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