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Kia Forte vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,790

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelForteMaxima
TrimSXSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $35,120
Base Invoice $18,000 $32,163
Technology Package 1,800  
Sunroof 750  
Leather Package 1,000  
Cold Package   400
Monitor Package   700
Tech Package   1,850
Xenon HID headlights   400
Floor mats   195
Technology Package 1,570  
Sunroof 655  
Leather Package 870  
Cold Package   347
Monitor Package   607
Tech Package   1,605
Xenon HID headlights   347
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 3,550 3,545
Options (change) 3,095 3,052
Destination 695 780
Total Price $23,140 $39,445
Total Invoice $21,790 $35,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,544
Model Year20112012
ModelForteMaxima
TrimSXSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$23,140$39,445
Adjustments for Features0-1,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,140$37,625
Total Invoice$21,790$35,995
Adjustments for Features0-1,661
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,790$34,334

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112012
ModelForteMaxima
TrimSXSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$1,375$3,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,661

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112012
ModelForteMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in109.3 in
Length178.3 in190.6 in
Width69.9 in73.2 in
Height57.5 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft314.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%

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