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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: $24,395

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,017

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelAltimaAltimaForte
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $19,990
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $18,993
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800  
5-speed shiftable automatic 650    
Floor mats 160 160 115
Navigation Package 5,700 1,800  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Premium Package     3,000
Cargo net     50
Cargo mat     95
Rear spoiler     295
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694  
5-speed shiftable automatic 601    
Floor mats 119 119 93
Navigation Package 5,093 1,561  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Premium Package     2,717
Cargo net     42
Cargo mat     78
Rear spoiler     244
Options (change) 7,660 3,110 3,555
Options (change) 6,811 2,678 3,174
Destination 605 605 850
Total Price $31,865 $31,115 $24,395
Total Invoice $29,242 $28,623 $23,017

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,182
Model Year200620062016
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 MPG22/30 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$24,395
Adjustments for Features-2000-610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,665$31,115$23,785
Cost Above Minimum$550$0$0
Total Invoice$29,242$28,623$23,017
Adjustments for Features-1840-576
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,058$28,623$22,441
Cost Above Minimum$435$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200620062016
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 
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
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 
Compass$0 $0
Power-folding mirrors  $50
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,765$2,565$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$610
Value of Feature Adjustments-1840-576

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062016
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, front200No
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 headlights500No
Total Requested307571%
Total Not Requested125029%

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?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested285084%
Total Not Requested52516%

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