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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: $23,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $20,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112021
ModelForteMaxima
TrimSXPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $42,320
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Technology Package 1,800  
Cargo net 40  
Floor mats   300
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Technology Package 1,570  
Cargo net 32  
Floor mats   234
Options (change) 3,590 300
Options (change) 3,127 234
Destination 695 975
Total Price $23,180 $43,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,809
Model Year20112021
ModelForteMaxima
TrimSXPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/40-19
Total Price$23,180$43,595
Adjustments for Features0-7,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,180$36,540

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112021
ModelForteMaxima
TrimSXPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,950$10,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-196

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112021
ModelForteMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in109.3 in
Length178.3 in192.8 in
Width69.9 in73.2 in
Height57.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.3,553 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

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