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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: $28,535

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $24,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122021
ModelArmadaForte
TrimPlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,220 $23,090
Floor mats 230 125
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Universal garage door opener   350
Rear bumper protector   75
Floor mats 179 102
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Universal garage door opener   291
Rear bumper protector   62
Options (change) 230 4,450
Options (change) 179 4,025
Destination 995 995
Total Price $53,445 $28,535

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,902
Model Year20122021
ModelArmadaForte
TrimPlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine317hp V8147hp I4
TransmissionA5CVT-6
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$53,445$28,535
Adjustments for Features-4,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,300$28,535

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Features Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122021
ModelArmadaForte
TrimPlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
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 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Running boards$350 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Transmission temperature gauge$75 
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$9,220$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7770

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122021
ModelArmadaForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase123.2 in106.3 in
Length207.7 in182.7 in
Width79.3 in70.9 in
Height77.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight5,303 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in38.8 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.8 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in35.7 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 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
56.7 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
97.1 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
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 Requested232552%
Total Not Requested215048%

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