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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: $27,385

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $26,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelArmadaArmadaForteForte
TrimSLPlatinumEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $50,350 $58,690 $22,100 $23,800
Floor mats 310 310 125 125
Premium Package 2,200      
Premium Tech Package     3,600 3,600
Rear bumper protector     75 75
Cargo mat     95 95
Remote start     495 495
Universal garage door opener       350
Floor mats 0 0 102 102
Premium Package 0      
Premium Tech Package     3,236 3,236
Rear bumper protector     62 62
Cargo mat     78 78
Remote start     410 410
Universal garage door opener       291
Options (change) 2,510 310 4,390 4,740
Options (change) 0 0 3,888 4,179
Destination 1,295 1,295 895 895
Total Price $54,155 $60,295 $27,385 $29,435

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Armada Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,667
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelArmadaArmadaForteForte
TrimSLPlatinumEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine390hp V8390hp V8164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/60-20275/60-20215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$54,155$60,295$27,385$29,435
Adjustments for Features-7,390-9,9400-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,765$50,355$27,385$29,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,590$0$1,775

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Features Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelArmadaArmadaForteForte
TrimSLPlatinumEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Blind spot collision prevention $150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Lane departure prevention $150  
Lane departure warning $200  
Moving object detection, front$25$25  
Moving object detection, rear$25$25  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Running boards$350$350  
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information $25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass   $0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Rear camera mirror $200  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Transmission temperature gauge$75$75  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, third row seats$150$150  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$11,590$14,140$4,200$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,390$9,940$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-177-2130-257

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelArmadaForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.1 in106.3 in
Length208.9 in171.3 in
Width79.9 in70.1 in
Height75.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight5,577 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom36.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room60.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.9 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Armada SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Predictive forward collision warning250No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested130054%

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 system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400094%
Total Not Requested2506%

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 system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested390094%
Total Not Requested2506%

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