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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: $23,665

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,282

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320062006
ModelForteMaximaMaxima
TrimSXSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,300 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $18,380 $25,511 $27,437
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750 900 900
Leather Package 1,000    
Cargo net 40    
Floor mats   160 160
Satellite radio   350 350
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Xenon HID headlights   150 150
Driver Preferred Package   3,500 800
Mud guards   130 130
Stability control   600 600
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655 780 780
Leather Package 870    
Cargo net 32    
Floor mats   121 121
Satellite radio   304 304
Navigation system   1,561 1,561
Xenon HID headlights   131 131
Driver Preferred Package   3,035 694
Mud guards   99 99
Stability control   520 520
Options (change) 3,590 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 3,127 6,551 4,210
Destination 775 605 605
Total Price $23,665 $36,095 $35,495
Total Invoice $22,282 $32,667 $32,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,648
Model Year201320062006
ModelForteMaximaMaxima
TrimSXSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$23,665$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,655-1,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,665$34,440$34,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$0
Total Invoice$22,282$32,667$32,252
Adjustments for Features0-1,498-1,322
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,282$31,169$30,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$239$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201320062006
ModelForteMaximaMaxima
TrimSXSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,475$4,130$3,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,655$1,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,498-1,322

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20132006
ModelForteMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in111.2 in
Length178.3 in193.5 in
Width69.9 in71.7 in
Height57.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,730 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.5 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 camera200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested80056%
Total Not Requested62544%
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 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested125044%
Total Not Requested160056%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested15019%
Total Not Requested62581%

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