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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: $27,190

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,472

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelAltimaForte
Trim3.5 SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,690 $19,990
Base Invoice $30,453 $18,993
Floor mats 210 115
Rear spoiler 405 295
Premium Package   3,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Cargo mat   95
Remote start   495
Floor mats 159 93
Rear spoiler 344 244
Premium Package   2,717
Universal garage door opener   291
Premium Plus Package   1,796
Cargo mat   78
Remote start   410
Options (change) 615 6,350
Options (change) 503 5,629
Destination 835 850
Total Price $34,140 $27,190
Total Invoice $31,791 $25,472

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,164
Model Year20162016
ModelAltimaForte
Trim3.5 SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$34,140$27,190
Adjustments for Features-1,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,900$27,190
Total Invoice$31,791$25,472
Adjustments for Features-1,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,636$25,472

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162016
ModelAltimaForte
Trim3.5 SLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Heated second row seats $200
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,290$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1550

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162016
ModelAltimaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length191.9 in179.5 in
Width72.0 in70.1 in
Height57.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,412 lb.3,036 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested327597%
Total Not Requested1003%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%

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