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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: $26,720

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,117

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072015
ModelMaximaMaximaForte
TrimSESLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,050 $30,150 $19,390
Base Invoice $25,648 $27,575 $18,432
Driver Preferred Package 3,600 1,000  
Mud guards 140 140  
Floor mats 170 170 115
Sunroof 900 900  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Stability control 600 600  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Rear spoiler   360 295
Premium Package     2,700
UVO Package     900
Technology Package     2,400
Cargo mat     95
Driver Preferred Package 3,122 867  
Mud guards 105 105  
Floor mats 127 127 93
Sunroof 780 780  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Stability control 520 520  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Rear spoiler   282 244
Premium Package     2,441
UVO Package     837
Technology Package     2,167
Cargo mat     78
Options (change) 7,710 5,470 6,505
Options (change) 6,650 4,677 5,860
Destination 625 625 825
Total Price $36,385 $36,245 $26,720
Total Invoice $32,923 $32,877 $25,117

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,796
Model Year200720072015
ModelMaximaMaximaForte
TrimSESLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$36,385$36,245$26,720
Adjustments for Features-1000-85
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,285$36,245$26,635
Cost Above Minimum$40$0$0
Total Invoice$32,923$32,877$25,117
Adjustments for Features-900-80
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,833$32,877$25,037
Cost Above Minimum$0$44$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200720072015
ModelMaximaMaximaForte
TrimSESLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Heated second row seats  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,640$2,540$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$85
Value of Feature Adjustments-900-80

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072015
ModelMaximaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in106.3 in
Length193.5 in179.5 in
Width71.7 in70.1 in
Height58.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.3,036 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested167557%
Total Not Requested127543%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested50049%
Total Not Requested52551%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested325090%
Total Not Requested37510%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested152590%
Total Not Requested17510%

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