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Nissan Armada vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Armada vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,175

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $18,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,541

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,996

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelArmadaForteForte
TrimLEEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,000 $19,690 $20,890
Base Invoice $36,366 $18,751 $19,707
Technology Package 3,400 2,100 1,900
Satellite radio 350    
Interior air filter 50    
Cargo net 30 50 50
Floor mats 210 115 115
Premium Package   2,700 2,300
UVO   600  
Cargo mat   95 95
Technology Package 2,949 1,893 1,717
Satellite radio 303    
Interior air filter 37    
Cargo net 22 42 42
Floor mats 155 93 93
Premium Package   2,441 2,079
UVO   558  
Cargo mat   78 78
Options (change) 4,040 5,660 4,460
Options (change) 3,466 5,105 4,009
Destination 705 825 825
Total Price $44,745 $26,175 $26,175
Total Invoice $40,537 $24,681 $24,541

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,622
Model Year200620152015
ModelArmadaForteForte
TrimLEEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine305hp V8173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-18205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$44,745$26,175$26,175
Adjustments for Features-3,455-9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,290$25,225$26,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$950
Total Invoice$40,537$24,681$24,541
Adjustments for Features-3,130-8960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,407$23,785$24,541
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$756

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Features Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200620152015
ModelArmadaForteForte
TrimLEEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Removable second-row console$200  
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards$350  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Transmission temperature gauge$75  
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,805$4,300$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,455$950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,130-8960

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062015
ModelArmadaForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase123.2 in106.3 in
Length206.9 in171.3 in
Width78.8 in70.1 in
Height77.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight5,252 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room63.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.0 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
56.7 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
97.1 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Armada LE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested102560%
Total Not Requested67540%
Premium 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 seat200Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested280077%
Total Not Requested82523%
UVO
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested102560%
Total Not Requested67540%
Premium 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 seat200Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested280084%
Total Not Requested55016%

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