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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: $26,055

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,476

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062014
ModelAltimaAltimaForte
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $19,500
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $18,528
5-speed shiftable automatic 650    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800  
Floor mats 160 160 115
Navigation Package 5,700 1,800  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Premium Package     2,600
215/45HR17     300
Technology Package     2,300
Cargo net     50
Cargo mat     95
Rear spoiler     295
5-speed shiftable automatic 601    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694  
Floor mats 119 119 93
Navigation Package 5,093 1,561  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Premium Package     2,348
215/45HR17     269
Technology Package     2,074
Cargo net     42
Cargo mat     78
Rear spoiler     244
Options (change) 7,660 3,110 5,755
Options (change) 6,811 2,678 5,148
Destination 605 605 800
Total Price $31,865 $31,115 $26,055
Total Invoice $29,242 $28,623 $24,476

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,622
Model Year200620062014
ModelAltimaAltimaForte
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6250hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16215/45-17
Total Price$31,865$31,115$26,055
Adjustments for Features-2000-2,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,665$31,115$23,420
Cost Above Minimum$550$0$0
Total Invoice$29,242$28,623$24,476
Adjustments for Features-1840-2,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,058$28,623$22,001
Cost Above Minimum$435$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200620062014
ModelAltimaAltimaForte
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rearview camera  $200
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,665$1,465$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$2,635
Value of Feature Adjustments-1840-2,475

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062014
ModelAltimaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length192.3 in179.5 in
Width70.4 in70.1 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.3,036 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

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 mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested377587%
Total Not Requested55013%

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 EX

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 seat200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested260072%
Total Not Requested102528%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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