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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: $27,805

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,042

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,602

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelForteMaxima
TrimEXPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $39,960
Base Invoice $20,410 $37,298
Premium Plus Package 3,900  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Remote start 495  
Floor mats 125 220
Rear spoiler 295 405
Cargo net 50  
Cargo mat 95  
Premium Plus Package 3,570  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Remote start 410  
Floor mats 102 167
Rear spoiler 244 344
Cargo net 42  
Cargo mat 78  
Options (change) 5,310 625
Options (change) 4,737 511
Destination 895 835
Total Price $27,805 $41,420
Total Invoice $26,042 $38,644

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,486
Model Year20182016
ModelForteMaxima
TrimEXPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp 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$27,805$41,420
Adjustments for Features0-3,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,805$38,080
Total Invoice$26,042$38,644
Adjustments for Features0-3,116
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,042$35,528

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182016
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 
Heated steering wheel $100
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, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
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 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
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
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$4,450$7,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,116

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182016
ModelForteMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length179.5 in192.8 in
Width70.1 in73.2 in
Height56.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,909 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 Room53.8 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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested367582%
Total Not Requested80018%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

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

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