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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: $27,235

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $22,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,532

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $19,918

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009
ModelForteArmada
TrimSXLE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,890 $45,110
Base Invoice $19,707 $41,053
Technology Package 1,900 2,900
Premium Package 2,300  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Cargo net 50 30
Cargo tray 80 50
Floor mats 115 220
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Sunroof   1,000
RWD   0
Technology Package 1,717 2,515
Premium Package 2,079  
Rear bumper protector 62  
Cargo net 42 23
Cargo tray 67 45
Floor mats 93 167
6-speed shiftable automatic 940  
Sunroof   867
RWD   0
Options (change) 5,520 4,200
Options (change) 5,000 3,617
Destination 825 780
Total Price $27,235 $50,090
Total Invoice $25,532 $45,450

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Armada

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,783
Model Year20152009
ModelForteArmada
TrimSXLE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4317hp V8
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6265, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18275/60-20
Total Price$27,235$50,090
Adjustments for Features0-3,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,235$46,635
Total Invoice$25,532$45,450
Adjustments for Features0-3,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,532$42,315

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20152009
ModelForteArmada
TrimSXLE
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
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
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
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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 
Rear air vents$100 
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
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Rear seat audio controls $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Transmission temperature gauge $75
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger 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
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,125$7,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,135

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20152009
ModelForteArmada
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in123.2 in
Length171.3 in207.7 in
Width70.1 in79.3 in
Height57.1 in77.2 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.5,302 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in65.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in65.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in60.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 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		23.2 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		23.256.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.4 ft397.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested290087%
Total Not Requested45013%

Option Package Details
Nissan Armada LE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Power-folding third row seats400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested69042%

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