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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: $23,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,822

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,788

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062011
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaForte
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,950 $23,600 $27,400 $18,895
Base Invoice $22,299 $21,826 $25,340 $18,000
Braking and Airbag Package 800 800    
Navigation Package 1,800 5,700 1,800  
Sunroof 900     750
Satellite radio 350 350 350  
Floor mats 160 160 160  
Fog lights 300      
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800 800  
Technology Package       1,800
Leather Package       1,000
Cargo net       40
Braking and Airbag Package 694 694    
Navigation Package 1,561 5,093 1,561  
Sunroof 780     655
Satellite radio 304 304 304  
Floor mats 119 119 119  
Fog lights 248      
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694 694  
Technology Package       1,570
Leather Package       870
Cargo net       32
Options (change) 4,310 7,810 3,110 3,590
Options (change) 3,706 6,904 2,678 3,127
Destination 605 605 605 695
Total Price $28,865 $32,015 $31,115 $23,180
Total Invoice $26,610 $29,335 $28,623 $21,822

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,701
Model Year2006200620062011
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaForte
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16215/45-17
Total Price$28,865$32,015$31,115$23,180
Adjustments for Features0-25-825-970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,865$31,990$30,290$22,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,125$1,425$0
Total Invoice$26,610$29,335$28,623$21,822
Adjustments for Features0-23-759-913
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,610$29,312$27,864$20,909
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,702$1,254$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2006200620062011
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaForte
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera   $200
Stability control   $400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player   $50
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,830$1,855$2,655$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$825$970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23-759-913

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062011
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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested295068%
Total Not Requested137532%

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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested80058%
Total Not Requested57542%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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