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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: $26,005

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,434

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420072007
ModelForteMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,500 $28,050 $30,150
Base Invoice $18,528 $25,648 $27,575
Premium Package 2,600    
215/45HR17 300    
Technology Package 2,300    
Rear spoiler 295   360
Floor mats 115 170 170
Cargo mat 95    
Driver Preferred Package   3,600 1,000
Mud guards   140 140
Stability control   600 600
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Xenon HID headlights   150 150
Satellite radio   350 350
Premium Package 2,348    
215/45HR17 269    
Technology Package 2,074    
Rear spoiler 244   282
Floor mats 93 127 127
Cargo mat 78    
Driver Preferred Package   3,122 867
Mud guards   105 105
Stability control   520 520
Sunroof   780 780
Navigation system   1,561 1,561
Xenon HID headlights   131 131
Satellite radio   304 304
Options (change) 5,705 7,710 5,470
Options (change) 5,106 6,650 4,677
Destination 800 625 625
Total Price $26,005 $36,385 $36,245
Total Invoice $24,434 $32,923 $32,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,479
Model Year201420072007
ModelForteMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$26,005$36,385$36,245
Adjustments for Features-85-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,920$36,285$36,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$40$0
Total Invoice$24,434$32,923$32,877
Adjustments for Features-80-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,354$32,833$32,877
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$44

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201420072007
ModelForteMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
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
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Heated second row seats$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,625$2,640$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$85$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-80-900

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20142007
ModelForteMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.2 in
Length179.5 in193.5 in
Width70.1 in71.7 in
Height56.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested325090%
Total Not Requested37510%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested152590%
Total Not Requested17510%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested167557%
Total Not Requested127543%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested50049%
Total Not Requested52551%

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