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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: $18,855

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $25,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,787

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $22,002

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920102010
ModelArmadaArmadaForteForte
TrimSELEEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,210 $45,110 $15,995 $17,495
Base Invoice $33,880 $41,053 $15,230 $16,660
Premium Package 4,600   800  
RWD 0      
Sunroof 1,000 1,000   700
Cargo net 30 30 40 40
Cargo tray 50 50 75 75
Floor mats 220 220    
Interior air filter 50      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     180 180
Leather seating surfaces     1,000 1,000
Universal garage door opener     70 70
Premium Package 3,990   700  
RWD 0      
Sunroof 867 867   610
Cargo net 23 23 32 32
Cargo tray 45 45 60 60
Floor mats 167 167    
Interior air filter 37      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     145 145
Leather seating surfaces     870 870
Universal garage door opener     55 55
Options (change) 5,950 1,300 2,165 2,065
Options (change) 5,129 1,102 1,862 1,772
Destination 780 780 695 695
Total Price $43,940 $47,190 $18,855 $20,255
Total Invoice $39,789 $42,935 $17,787 $19,127

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,198
Model Year2009200920102010
ModelArmadaArmadaForteForte
TrimSELEEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine317hp V8317hp V8156hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 12265, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-18275/60-20205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$43,940$47,190$18,855$20,255
Adjustments for Features-6,410-8,0350-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,530$39,155$18,855$19,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0$525
Total Invoice$39,789$42,935$17,787$19,127
Adjustments for Features-5,804-7,3110-826
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,985$35,624$17,787$18,301
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,639$0$514

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Features Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2009200920102010
ModelArmadaArmadaForteForte
TrimSELEEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch $300  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100  
Roof rack $300  
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Transmission temperature gauge $75  
Trip computer   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
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 recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$7,630$9,255$1,220$2,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,410$8,035$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,804-7,3110-826

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092010
ModelArmadaForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase123.2 in104.3 in
Length207.7 in178.3 in
Width79.3 in69.9 in
Height77.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight5,303 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.8 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in35.0 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 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
56.7 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
97.1 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Armada SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Compass0Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Outside temperature display50No
Bose, 265W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested207561%
Total Not Requested130039%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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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