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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: $27,730

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062019
ModelAltimaAltimaForte
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $21,990
Navigation Package 5,700 1,800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230    
Floor mats 160 160 125
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800  
5-speed shiftable automatic 650    
Satellite radio 350 350  
Universal garage door opener     350
Premium Plus Package     3,900
Cargo net     50
Cargo mat     95
Rear spoiler     295
Navigation Package 5,093 1,561  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 172    
Floor mats 119 119 102
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694  
5-speed shiftable automatic 601    
Satellite radio 304 304  
Universal garage door opener     291
Premium Plus Package     3,570
Cargo net     42
Cargo mat     78
Rear spoiler     244
Options (change) 7,890 3,110 4,815
Options (change) 6,983 2,678 4,327
Destination 605 605 925
Total Price $32,095 $31,115 $27,730

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,116
Model Year200620062019
ModelAltimaAltimaForte
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6250hp V6147hp I4
TransmissionT5T5CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16215/45-17
Total Price$32,095$31,115$27,730
Adjustments for Features-2000-3,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,895$31,115$23,795
Cost Above Minimum$780$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200620062019
ModelAltimaAltimaForte
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $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 
Approach detection  $25
Compass$0 $0
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
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$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$3,935
Value of Feature Adjustments-1830-745

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062019
ModelAltimaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length192.3 in182.7 in
Width70.4 in70.9 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.2,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.8 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested377587%
Total Not Requested55013%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested250056%
Total Not Requested197544%

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