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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: $20,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $31,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182010
ModelArmadaArmadaForte
TrimSLPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,350 $58,690 $17,495
Floor mats 310 310  
Leather seating surfaces     1,000
Sunroof     700
Universal garage door opener     70
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     180
Floor mats 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces     870
Sunroof     610
Universal garage door opener     55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     145
Options (change) 310 310 1,950
Options (change) 0 0 1,680
Destination 1,295 1,295 695
Total Price $51,955 $60,295 $20,140

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Armada Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,067
Model Year201820182010
ModelArmadaArmadaForte
TrimSLPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine390hp V8390hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/60-20275/60-20215/45-17
Total Price$51,955$60,295$20,140
Adjustments for Features-10,275-15,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,680$45,070$20,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,390$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182010
ModelArmadaArmadaForte
TrimSLPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Backup collision intervention $150 
Blind spot collision prevention $150 
Blind spot warning system $200 
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 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer $25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Rear camera mirror $200 
Transmission temperature gauge$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, third row seats$150$150 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$12,845$17,795$2,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,275$15,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-256-3270

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182010
ModelArmadaForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in104.3 in
Length208.9 in178.3 in
Width79.9 in69.9 in
Height75.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight5,577 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.4 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in35.0 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 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.9 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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