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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: $26,230

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $27,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,679

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $24,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelArmadaForte
TrimPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,220 $20,990
Base Invoice $47,525 $19,811
Floor mats 230 115
Premium Tech Package   4,200
Rear bumper protector   75
Floor mats 179 93
Premium Tech Package   3,863
Rear bumper protector   62
Options (change) 230 4,390
Options (change) 179 4,018
Destination 995 850
Total Price $53,445 $26,230
Total Invoice $48,699 $24,679

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,580
Model Year20122016
ModelArmadaForte
TrimPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine317hp V8201hp I4
TransmissionA5M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/60-20225/40-18
Total Price$53,445$26,230
Adjustments for Features-5,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,475$26,230
Total Invoice$48,699$24,679
Adjustments for Features-5,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,259$24,679

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Features Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122016
ModelArmadaForte
TrimPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $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
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Transmission temperature gauge$75 
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Heated second row seats $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
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,520$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4400

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122016
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
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech 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
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested405088%
Total Not Requested57512%

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