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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: $8,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelAltimaAltimaForte
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,995 $35,510 $18,895
Technology Package 1,290   1,800
Floor mats 235 235  
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Technology Package 0   1,570
Floor mats 0 0  
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 1,525 235 3,550
Options (change) 0 0 3,095
Destination 885 885 695
Total Price $31,405 $36,630 $23,140

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,008
Model Year201820182011
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$31,405$36,630$23,140
Adjustments for Features-3,655-4,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,750$32,375$23,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,625$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182011
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250$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 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
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$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$5,180$5,780$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,655$4,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-103-1030

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182011
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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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested160049%
Total Not Requested167551%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

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