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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: $22,640

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $29,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,310

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $26,148

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelArmadaForte
TrimPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $50,890 $18,395
Base Invoice $46,316 $17,520
Floor mats 220  
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Leather Package   1,000
Floor mats 167  
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Leather Package   870
Options (change) 220 3,550
Options (change) 167 3,095
Destination 975 695
Total Price $52,085 $22,640
Total Invoice $47,458 $21,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,123
Model Year20112011
ModelArmadaForte
TrimPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine317hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionA5M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/60-20215/45-17
Total Price$52,085$22,640
Adjustments for Features-7,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,375$22,640
Total Invoice$47,458$21,310
Adjustments for Features-7,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,433$21,310

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Features Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112011
ModelArmadaForte
TrimPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
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
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Heated mirrors$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Transmission temperature gauge$75 
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,560$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,0250

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112011
ModelArmadaForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase123.2 in104.3 in
Length207.7 in170.9 in
Width79.3 in69.9 in
Height77.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight5,303 lb.2,782 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 in38.4 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 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
56.7 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
97.1 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

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