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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: $7,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,790

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,651

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelAltimaForte
Trim2.5 SLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,920 $18,895
Base Invoice $25,813 $18,000
Technology Package 1,090 1,800
Sunroof 800 750
Floor mats 210  
Leather Package   1,000
Technology Package 957 1,570
Sunroof 702 655
Floor mats 159  
Leather Package   870
Options (change) 2,100 3,550
Options (change) 1,818 3,095
Destination 810 695
Total Price $30,830 $23,140
Total Invoice $28,441 $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: $6,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,240
Model Year20142011
ModelAltimaForte
Trim2.5 SLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$30,830$23,140
Adjustments for Features-1,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,300$23,140
Total Invoice$28,441$21,790
Adjustments for Features-1,4110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,030$21,790

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142011
ModelAltimaForte
Trim2.5 SLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,255$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4110

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142011
ModelAltimaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in104.3 in
Length191.5 in178.3 in
Width72.0 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
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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