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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: $22,640

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $29,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelArmadaArmadaForte
TrimSLPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $50,350 $58,690 $18,395
Floor mats 310 310  
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Floor mats 0 0  
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 310 310 3,550
Options (change) 0 0 3,095
Destination 1,295 1,295 695
Total Price $51,955 $60,295 $22,640

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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: $20,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,305
Model Year201820182011
ModelArmadaArmadaForte
TrimSLPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
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$22,640
Adjustments for Features-8,545-13,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,410$46,800$22,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,390$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182011
ModelArmadaArmadaForte
TrimSLPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
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 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
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 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer $25$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 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Rear camera mirror $200 
Transmission temperature gauge$75$75 
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$11,395$16,345$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,545$13,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-213-2900

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182011
ModelArmadaForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.1 in104.3 in
Length208.9 in170.9 in
Width79.9 in69.9 in
Height75.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight5,577 lb.2,782 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 in38.4 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 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.9 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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