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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: $18,460

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $13,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,977

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $11,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820142014
ModelForteMaximaMaxima
TrimLXSSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,700 $31,290 $34,380
Base Invoice $16,367 $28,988 $31,845
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 125 210 210
Rear spoiler 295   405
Cargo mat 95    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 102 159 159
Rear spoiler 244   344
Cargo mat 78    
Options (change) 865 210 615
Options (change) 715 159 503
Destination 895 810 810
Total Price $18,460 $32,310 $35,805
Total Invoice $17,977 $29,957 $33,158

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,345
Model Year201820142014
ModelForteMaximaMaxima
TrimLXSSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$18,460$32,310$35,805
Adjustments for Features0-3,920-5,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,460$28,390$30,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,015
Total Invoice$17,977$29,957$33,158
Adjustments for Features0-3,635-5,001
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,977$26,322$28,157
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,835

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201820142014
ModelForteMaximaMaxima
TrimLXSSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
Media drive, small  $5
Satellite radio$200  
USB port$25 $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0 $0
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
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
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$920$4,840$6,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,920$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,635-5,001

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182014
ModelForteMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length179.5 in190.6 in
Width70.1 in73.2 in
Height56.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,956 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 Room53.8 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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