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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: $17,570

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $10,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,118

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $9,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092015
ModelAltimaAltimaForte
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $15,890
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $15,587
Sport Package 1,490    
Floor mats 175 175 115
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 280    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Stability control   600  
Technology Package   2,000  
Rear spoiler   370 295
Universal garage door opener     350
Cargo mat     95
Sport Package 1,293    
Floor mats 134 134 93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 222    
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Stability control   520  
Technology Package   1,735  
Rear spoiler   295 244
Universal garage door opener     291
Cargo mat     78
Options (change) 2,445 3,145 855
Options (change) 2,112 2,684 706
Destination 695 695 825
Total Price $28,320 $33,220 $17,570
Total Invoice $26,144 $30,600 $17,118

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,146
Model Year200920092015
ModelAltimaAltimaForte
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6148hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6264, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16195/65-15
Total Price$28,320$33,220$17,570
Adjustments for Features-3,120-7,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,200$25,750$17,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$550$0
Total Invoice$26,144$30,600$17,118
Adjustments for Features-2,880-6,8810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,264$23,719$17,118
Cost Above Minimum$0$455$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200920092015
ModelAltimaAltimaForte
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rearview camera $200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio $200$200
Traffic information $25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0 $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,965$8,315$845
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,120$7,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,880-6,8810

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092015
ModelAltimaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length189.8 in179.5 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,424 lb.2,981 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested925100%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte LX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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