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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: $17,815

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $8,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,442

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $6,724

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelAltimaForte
Trim3.5 SRLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,110 $16,700
Base Invoice $23,272 $16,367
Floor mats 175 125
Cargo mat   95
Floor mats 134 102
Cargo mat   78
Options (change) 175 220
Options (change) 134 180
Destination 760 895
Total Price $26,045 $17,815
Total Invoice $24,166 $17,442

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,664
Model Year20112018
ModelAltimaForte
Trim3.5 SRLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6147hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17195/65-15
Total Price$26,045$17,815
Adjustments for Features-2,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,825$17,815
Total Invoice$24,166$17,442
Adjustments for Features-2,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,106$17,442

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112018
ModelAltimaForte
Trim3.5 SRLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,840$620
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0600

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112018
ModelAltimaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in179.5 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height57.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,357 lb.2,956 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 in53.8 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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