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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: $26,770

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,159

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelForteMaxima
TrimEXSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,390 $33,240
Base Invoice $18,432 $30,444
Premium Package 2,700  
UVO Package 900  
Technology Package 2,400  
Floor mats 115 195
Rear spoiler 295 0
Cargo mat 95  
Cargo net 50  
Tech Package   1,150
Sport Package   3,250
Premium Package 2,441  
UVO Package 837  
Technology Package 2,167  
Floor mats 93 146
Rear spoiler 244 0
Cargo mat 78  
Cargo net 42  
Tech Package   998
Sport Package   2,819
Options (change) 6,555 4,595
Options (change) 5,902 3,963
Destination 825 790
Total Price $26,770 $38,625
Total Invoice $25,159 $35,197

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,851
Model Year20152013
ModelForteMaxima
TrimEXSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/40-19
Total Price$26,770$38,625
Adjustments for Features0-205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,770$38,420
Total Invoice$25,159$35,197
Adjustments for Features0-187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,159$35,010

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20152013
ModelForteMaxima
TrimEXSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger 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$2,275$2,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-187

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20152013
ModelForteMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length179.5 in190.6 in
Width70.1 in73.2 in
Height56.5 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft314.2 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
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested340094%
Total Not Requested2256%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested22533%
Total Not Requested45067%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested165097%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested92593%
Total Not Requested657%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested164053%
Total Not Requested143047%

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