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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: $29,435

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $22,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,496

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $20,702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelForteArmadaArmada
TrimSXSLPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $49,650 $57,590
Base Invoice $22,422 $46,072 $53,430
Premium Tech Package 3,600    
Rear bumper protector 75    
Floor mats 125 300 300
Universal garage door opener 350    
Cargo mat 95    
Remote start 495    
Sunroof   800  
Premium Tech Package 3,236    
Rear bumper protector 62    
Floor mats 102 223 223
Universal garage door opener 291    
Cargo mat 78    
Remote start 410    
Sunroof   708  
Options (change) 4,740 1,100 300
Options (change) 4,179 931 223
Destination 895 1,195 1,195
Total Price $29,435 $51,945 $59,085
Total Invoice $27,496 $48,198 $54,848

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Armada

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,770
Model Year201820172017
ModelForteArmadaArmada
TrimSXSLPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4390hp V8390hp V8
TransmissionS7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 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$29,435$51,945$59,085
Adjustments for Features0-5,315-9,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,435$46,630$49,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,265
Total Invoice$27,496$48,198$54,848
Adjustments for Features0-4,932-8,531
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,496$43,266$46,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,051

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year201820172017
ModelForteArmadaArmada
TrimSXSLPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
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
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 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
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 
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
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 $25
CD player $125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Transmission temperature gauge $75$75
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Heated second row seats  $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$4,775$10,090$13,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,315$9,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,932-8,531

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20182017
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 Weight3,031 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 Room53.8 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

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
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 seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested385093%
Total Not Requested3007%

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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