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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: $21,765

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $22,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,547

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $19,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelForteArmada
TrimEXLE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,300 $40,000
Base Invoice $17,430 $36,366
Technology Package 1,900 3,400
Sunroof 750  
Cargo net 40 30
Interior air filter   50
Floor mats   210
Satellite radio   350
Technology Package 1,655 2,949
Sunroof 655  
Cargo net 32 22
Interior air filter   37
Floor mats   155
Satellite radio   303
Options (change) 2,690 4,040
Options (change) 2,342 3,466
Destination 775 705
Total Price $21,765 $44,745
Total Invoice $20,547 $40,537

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Armada

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,332
Model Year20132006
ModelForteArmada
TrimEXLE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4305hp V8
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16265/70-18
Total Price$21,765$44,745
Adjustments for Features0-6,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,765$38,500
Total Invoice$20,547$40,537
Adjustments for Features0-5,658
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,547$34,879

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20132006
ModelForteArmada
TrimEXLE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Removable second-row console $200
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration$50 
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 spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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
Transmission temperature gauge $75
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Folding third row seats $600
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Total Value of Features$2,875$9,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,658

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20132006
ModelForteArmada
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in123.2 in
Length170.9 in206.9 in
Width69.9 in78.8 in
Height57.5 in77.8 in
Curb Weight2,843 lb.5,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in65.1 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 in64.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in60.1 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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested122574%
Total Not Requested42526%

Option Package Details
Nissan Armada LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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