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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: $27,680

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082019
ModelAltimaAltimaForte
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $21,990
Premium Package 4,200    
Stability control 900 900  
Floor mats 175 175 125
Sport Package 1,300    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Rear spoiler   370 295
Premium Plus Package     3,900
Universal garage door opener     350
Cargo mat     95
Premium Package 3,643    
Stability control 780 780  
Floor mats 137 137 102
Sport Package 1,127    
Technology Package 1,734 1,735  
6-speed shiftable CVT 461    
Rear spoiler   292 244
Premium Plus Package     3,570
Universal garage door opener     291
Cargo mat     78
Options (change) 9,075 3,445 4,765
Options (change) 7,882 2,944 4,285
Destination 695 695 925
Total Price $34,240 $32,810 $27,680

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,246
Model Year200820082019
ModelAltimaAltimaForte
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6147hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16215/45-17
Total Price$34,240$32,810$27,680
Adjustments for Features0-50-1,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,240$32,760$26,095
Cost Above Minimum$1,480$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820082019
ModelAltimaAltimaForte
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,240$2,290$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$1,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-298

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082019
ModelAltimaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length189.8 in182.7 in
Width70.7 in70.9 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.2,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested252572%
Total Not Requested100028%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested272561%
Total Not Requested175039%

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