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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: $6,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122021
ModelAltimaForte
Trim3.5 SRGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $22,790
Premium Package 2,130  
Sport Package 2,370  
Floor mats 180 125
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo mat   95
6-speed manual   0
Premium Package 1,848  
Sport Package 2,056  
Floor mats 146 102
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo mat   78
6-speed manual   0
Options (change) 4,680 570
Options (change) 4,050 471
Destination 780 995
Total Price $31,030 $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: $2,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,646
Model Year20122021
ModelAltimaForte
Trim3.5 SRGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG25/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,030$24,355
Adjustments for Features-3,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,315$24,355

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122021
ModelAltimaForte
Trim3.5 SRGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,390$675
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4150

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122021
ModelAltimaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in182.7 in
Width70.7 in70.9 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,357 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 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested157564%
Total Not Requested90036%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested1256%
Total Not Requested192594%

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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