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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: $7,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,790

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172011
ModelAltimaAltimaForte
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,570 $32,690 $18,895
Base Invoice $26,621 $30,453 $18,000
Floor mats 225 225  
Sunroof 800   750
Technology Package     1,800
Leather Package     1,000
Floor mats 175 175  
Sunroof 708   655
Technology Package     1,570
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 1,025 225 3,550
Options (change) 883 175 3,095
Destination 885 885 695
Total Price $30,480 $33,800 $23,140
Total Invoice $28,389 $31,513 $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: $6,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,779
Model Year201720172011
ModelAltimaAltimaForte
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4270hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-7T6
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$23,140
Adjustments for Features-880-2,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,600$30,845$23,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,245$0
Total Invoice$28,389$31,513$21,790
Adjustments for Features-820-2,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,569$28,758$21,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,189$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201720172011
ModelAltimaAltimaForte
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Navigation system $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
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$100
Total Value of Features$2,955$5,030$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$880$2,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-820-2,7550

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172011
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

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