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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: $26,795

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $25,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,261

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $22,197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelArmadaForteForte
TrimPlatinumEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $50,890 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $46,316 $20,966 $22,422
Floor mats 220 125 125
Premium Tech Package   3,600 3,600
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats 167 102 102
Premium Tech Package   3,236 3,236
Rear bumper protector   62 62
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 220 3,800 4,150
Options (change) 167 3,400 3,691
Destination 975 895 895
Total Price $52,085 $26,795 $28,845
Total Invoice $47,458 $25,261 $27,008

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,238
Model Year201120182018
ModelArmadaForteForte
TrimPlatinumEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine317hp V8164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA5T6S7
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/60-20215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$52,085$26,795$28,845
Adjustments for Features-4,3450-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,740$26,795$28,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,775
Total Invoice$47,458$25,261$27,008
Adjustments for Features-3,9590-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,499$25,261$26,751
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,490

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Features Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201120182018
ModelArmadaForteForte
TrimPlatinumEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0  
FWD $0$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$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
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 
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  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards$350  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
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 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Compass  $0
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Transmission temperature gauge$75  
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,845$4,500$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,345$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9590-257

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112018
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.2,929 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 in53.8 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
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested285067%
Total Not Requested140033%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested275066%
Total Not Requested140034%

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