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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: $28,845

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $23,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,008

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $20,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelForteArmada
TrimSXPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $50,890
Base Invoice $22,422 $46,316
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Floor mats 125 220
Universal garage door opener 350  
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Rear bumper protector 62  
Floor mats 102 167
Universal garage door opener 291  
Options (change) 4,150 220
Options (change) 3,691 167
Destination 895 975
Total Price $28,845 $52,085
Total Invoice $27,008 $47,458

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Armada

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,742
Model Year20182011
ModelForteArmada
TrimSXPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4317hp V8
TransmissionS7A5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6265, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18275/60-20
Total Price$28,845$52,085
Adjustments for Features0-4,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,845$48,015
Total Invoice$27,008$47,458
Adjustments for Features0-3,708
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,008$43,750

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20182011
ModelForteArmada
TrimSXPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
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 
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
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Transmission temperature gauge $75
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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$4,775$8,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,708

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20182011
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 Weight3,031 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 Room53.8 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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested275066%
Total Not Requested140034%

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