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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: $24,355

Kia Forte GT   
Difference: $4,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092021
ModelAltimaAltimaForte
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $22,790
Premium Package 2,460    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Floor mats 175 175 125
Stability control   600  
Technology Package   2,000  
Universal garage door opener     350
Cargo mat     95
6-speed manual     0
Premium Package 2,134    
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Floor mats 134 134 102
Stability control   520  
Technology Package   1,735  
Universal garage door opener     291
Cargo mat     78
6-speed manual     0
Options (change) 3,135 2,775 570
Options (change) 2,731 2,389 471
Destination 695 695 995
Total Price $29,010 $32,850 $24,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,492
Model Year200920092021
ModelAltimaAltimaForte
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG25/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/40-18
Total Price$29,010$32,850$24,355
Adjustments for Features-3,040-4,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,970$28,285$24,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,315$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200920092021
ModelAltimaAltimaForte
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
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 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Traffic information $25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Compass$0 $0
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,740$5,265$700
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,040$4,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,805-4,2110

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092021
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 Weight3,424 lb.2,989 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested227551%
Total Not Requested217549%

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 GT

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

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