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Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,805

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $14,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,042

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelMaximaForte
TrimPlatinumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,940 $21,600
Base Invoice $38,212 $20,410
Floor mats 300 125
Rear spoiler 405 295
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Cargo net   50
Cargo mat   95
Universal garage door opener   350
Remote start   495
Floor mats 234 102
Rear spoiler 344 244
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Cargo net   42
Cargo mat   78
Universal garage door opener   291
Remote start   410
Options (change) 705 5,310
Options (change) 578 4,737
Destination 885 895
Total Price $42,530 $27,805
Total Invoice $39,675 $26,042

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,331
Model Year20182018
ModelMaximaForte
TrimPlatinumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$42,530$27,805
Adjustments for Features-3,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,990$27,805
Total Invoice$39,675$26,042
Adjustments for Features-3,3020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,373$26,042

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelMaximaForte
TrimPlatinumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$7,790$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3020

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelMaximaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length192.8 in179.5 in
Width73.2 in70.1 in
Height56.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft314.9 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 seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested367582%
Total Not Requested80018%

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