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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: $21,840

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $28,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,607

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $24,843

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelForteArmada
TrimEXLE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,300 $45,110
Base Invoice $17,430 $41,053
Technology Package 1,900 2,900
Sunroof 750 1,000
Cargo net 40 30
Cargo tray 75 50
Floor mats   220
RWD   0
Technology Package 1,655 2,515
Sunroof 655 867
Cargo net 32 23
Cargo tray 60 45
Floor mats   167
RWD   0
Options (change) 2,765 4,200
Options (change) 2,402 3,617
Destination 775 780
Total Price $21,840 $50,090
Total Invoice $20,607 $45,450

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Armada

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,292
Model Year20132009
ModelForteArmada
TrimEXLE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4317hp V8
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6265, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16275/60-20
Total Price$21,840$50,090
Adjustments for Features0-7,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,840$42,870
Total Invoice$20,607$45,450
Adjustments for Features0-6,551
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,607$38,899

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20132009
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
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
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
Ionizing air filtration$50 
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
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$2,750$9,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,551

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20132009
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
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested160097%
Total Not Requested503%

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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested79048%

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