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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: $23,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,790

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelAltimaAltimaForte
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $18,895
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $18,000
Premium Package 2,460    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000 1,800
Floor mats 175 175  
Stability control   600  
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Premium Package 2,134    
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Technology Package 1,735 1,735 1,570
Floor mats 134 134  
Stability control   520  
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 5,135 2,775 3,550
Options (change) 4,466 2,389 3,095
Destination 695 695 695
Total Price $31,010 $32,850 $23,140
Total Invoice $28,498 $30,305 $21,790

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,865
Model Year200920092011
ModelAltimaAltimaForte
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16215/45-17
Total Price$31,010$32,850$23,140
Adjustments for Features-2,005-1,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,005$31,145$23,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,140$0
Total Invoice$28,498$30,305$21,790
Adjustments for Features-1,843-1,5730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,655$28,732$21,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,077$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200920092011
ModelAltimaAltimaForte
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100  
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,505$3,205$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,005$1,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,843-1,5730

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092011
ModelAltimaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in104.3 in
Length189.8 in178.3 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,146 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested242554%
Total Not Requested202546%
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 SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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