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Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062010
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaForte
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,950 $23,600 $27,400 $29,650 $17,495
Base Invoice $22,299 $21,826 $25,340 $27,421 $16,660
Braking and Airbag Package 800 800      
Satellite radio 350 350 350 350  
Floor mats 160 160 160 160  
Sunroof 900       700
Fog lights 300        
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800 800 800  
Leather Package   3,000      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   230     180
Leather seating surfaces         1,000
Cargo net         40
Universal garage door opener         70
Braking and Airbag Package 694 694      
Satellite radio 304 304 304 304  
Floor mats 119 119 119 119  
Sunroof 780       610
Fog lights 248        
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694 694 694  
Leather Package   2,727      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   172     145
Leather seating surfaces         870
Cargo net         32
Universal garage door opener         55
Options (change) 2,510 5,340 1,310 1,310 1,990
Options (change) 2,145 4,710 1,117 1,117 1,712
Destination 605 605 605 605 695
Total Price $27,065 $29,545 $29,315 $31,565 $20,180
Total Invoice $25,049 $27,141 $27,062 $29,143 $19,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,279
Model Year20062006200620062010
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaForte
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6260hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16225/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$27,065$29,545$29,315$31,565$20,180
Adjustments for Features-760-85-1,585-9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,305$29,460$27,730$30,630$20,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,155$1,425$4,325$0
Total Invoice$25,049$27,141$27,062$29,143$19,067
Adjustments for Features-703-78-1,463-8630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,346$27,063$25,599$28,280$19,067
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,717$1,253$3,934$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062006200620062010
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaForte
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control    $400
Tire-pressure monitor    $75
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler   $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
MP3-compatible player    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Compass $0  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$2,205$1,530$3,030$2,380$1,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$760$85$1,585$935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-703-78-1,463-8630

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062010
ModelAltimaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in104.3 in
Length192.3 in178.3 in
Width70.4 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft314.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested225074%
Total Not Requested77526%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima SE-R

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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