Nissan Armada Nissan Armada 2018 Kia Forte Kia Forte 2016

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Nissan Armada vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Nissan Armada vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,820

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $25,135

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelArmadaArmadaForte
TrimSLPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $50,350 $58,690 $20,990
Floor mats 310 310 115
Premium Tech Package     4,200
Rear bumper protector     75
Cargo mat     95
Remote start     495
Floor mats 0 0 93
Premium Tech Package     3,863
Rear bumper protector     62
Cargo mat     78
Remote start     410
Options (change) 310 310 4,980
Options (change) 0 0 4,506
Destination 1,295 1,295 850
Total Price $51,955 $60,295 $26,820

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Nissan Armada dealer quotes or Kia Forte dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Armada Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,120
Model Year201820182016
ModelArmadaArmadaForte
TrimSLPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine390hp V8390hp V8201hp I4
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/60-20275/60-20225/40-18
Total Price$51,955$60,295$26,820
Adjustments for Features-6,615-11,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,340$48,730$26,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,390$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182016
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$100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
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 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $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
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
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 
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Rear camera mirror $200 
Transmission temperature gauge$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated second row seats $200$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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$10,065$15,015$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,615$11,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-165-2480

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182016
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.3,046 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 in53.0 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested4625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Nissan models.