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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: $27,695

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $24,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelForteArmadaArmada
TrimSXSLPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,890 $50,350 $58,690
Technology Package 1,900    
Premium Package 2,300    
Rear bumper protector 75    
Floor mats 115 310 310
Cargo mat 95    
Remote start 495    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Technology Package 1,717    
Premium Package 2,079    
Rear bumper protector 62    
Floor mats 93 0 0
Cargo mat 78    
Remote start 410    
6-speed shiftable automatic 940    
Options (change) 5,980 310 310
Options (change) 5,379 0 0
Destination 825 1,295 1,295
Total Price $27,695 $51,955 $60,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Armada

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Armada Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,831
Model Year201520182018
ModelForteArmadaArmada
TrimSXSLPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4390hp V8390hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG14/19 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18275/60-20275/60-20
Total Price$27,695$51,955$60,295
Adjustments for Features0-5,065-10,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,695$46,890$50,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,390

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year201520182018
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 $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
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
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Running boards $350$350
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Sunroof$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Rear camera mirror  $200
Transmission temperature gauge $75$75
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, third row seats $150$150
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
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,000$10,065$15,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,065$10,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-126-215

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20152018
ModelForteArmada
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in121.1 in
Length171.3 in208.9 in
Width70.1 in79.9 in
Height57.1 in75.8 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.5,576 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in63.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in63.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 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
23.2 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.249.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
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 seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested3350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Armada SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Armada Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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