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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: $25,420

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $24,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,971

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $21,479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920142014
ModelArmadaForteForte
TrimLEEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $45,110 $19,700 $20,900
Base Invoice $41,053 $18,759 $19,717
Technology Package 2,900 2,000 1,800
Cargo net 30 50 50
Cargo tray 50 80 80
Floor mats 220 115 115
Sunroof 1,000    
Premium Package   2,600 2,200
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Technology Package 2,515 1,800 1,624
Cargo net 23 42 42
Cargo tray 45 67 67
Floor mats 167 93 93
Sunroof 867    
Premium Package   2,348 1,986
Rear bumper protector   62 62
Options (change) 4,200 4,920 4,320
Options (change) 3,617 4,412 3,874
Destination 780 800 800
Total Price $50,090 $25,420 $26,020
Total Invoice $45,450 $23,971 $24,391

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,216
Model Year200920142014
ModelArmadaForteForte
TrimLEEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine317hp V8173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/60-20205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$50,090$25,420$26,020
Adjustments for Features-4,505-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,585$24,545$26,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,475
Total Invoice$45,450$23,971$24,391
Adjustments for Features-4,088-8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,362$23,146$24,391
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,245

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Features Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200920142014
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 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
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  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
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  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
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
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,580$3,950$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,505$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,088-8250

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092014
ModelArmadaForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase123.2 in106.3 in
Length207.7 in171.3 in
Width79.3 in70.1 in
Height77.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight5,303 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.0 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 Room65.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.8 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
CD player125Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Power-folding third row seats400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested69042%

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 audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%
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
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested315087%
Total Not Requested47513%

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 audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%
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
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested290087%
Total Not Requested45013%

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