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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: $27,265

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $14,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,569

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelForteMaxima
TrimEXPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,390 $40,340
Base Invoice $18,432 $37,652
Technology Package 2,400  
Premium Package 2,700  
UVO Package 900  
Remote start 495  
Floor mats 115 220
Rear spoiler 295 405
Cargo net 50  
Cargo mat 95  
Technology Package 2,167  
Premium Package 2,441  
UVO Package 837  
Remote start 410  
Floor mats 93 167
Rear spoiler 244 344
Cargo net 42  
Cargo mat 78  
Options (change) 7,050 625
Options (change) 6,312 511
Destination 825 885
Total Price $27,265 $41,850
Total Invoice $25,569 $39,048

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,056
Model Year20152017
ModelForteMaxima
TrimEXPlatinum
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)215/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$27,265$41,850
Adjustments for Features0-4,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,265$37,110
Total Invoice$25,569$39,048
Adjustments for Features0-4,423
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,569$34,625

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20152017
ModelForteMaxima
TrimEXPlatinum
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 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
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
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support $100
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
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
Total Value of Features$3,675$8,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,423

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20152017
ModelForteMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length179.5 in192.8 in
Width70.1 in73.2 in
Height56.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,960 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

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 radio50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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
Total Requested340094%
Total Not Requested2256%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested27541%
Total Not Requested40059%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested155100%
Total Not Requested00%

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