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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: $20,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,035

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172010
ModelAltimaAltimaForte
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,570 $32,690 $17,495
Base Invoice $26,621 $30,453 $16,660
Floor mats 225 225  
Sunroof 800   700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     180
Leather seating surfaces     1,000
Universal garage door opener     70
Floor mats 175 175  
Sunroof 708   610
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     145
Leather seating surfaces     870
Universal garage door opener     55
Options (change) 1,025 225 1,950
Options (change) 883 175 1,680
Destination 885 885 695
Total Price $30,480 $33,800 $20,140
Total Invoice $28,389 $31,513 $19,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,364
Model Year201720172010
ModelAltimaAltimaForte
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4270hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$30,480$33,800$20,140
Adjustments for Features-3,210-5,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,270$28,515$20,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,245$0
Total Invoice$28,389$31,513$19,035
Adjustments for Features-2,990-4,9270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,399$26,586$19,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,187$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201720172010
ModelAltimaAltimaForte
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Navigation system $600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,530$5,605$320
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,210$5,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,990-4,9270

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172010
ModelAltimaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in104.3 in
Length191.9 in178.3 in
Width72.0 in69.9 in
Height57.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,198 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
Kia Forte SX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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