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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: $27,260

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,590

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelMaximaMaximaForte
TrimSESLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $21,600
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $20,410
Sensory Package 2,550    
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Floor mats 175 175 125
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Rear spoiler   370 295
Premium Plus Package     3,900
Universal garage door opener     350
Cargo mat     95
Sensory Package 2,213    
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Floor mats 131 131 102
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Rear spoiler   291 244
Premium Plus Package     3,570
Universal garage door opener     291
Cargo mat     78
Options (change) 7,125 4,945 4,765
Options (change) 6,211 4,289 4,285
Destination 695 695 895
Total Price $36,450 $36,520 $27,260
Total Invoice $33,135 $33,270 $25,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,402
Model Year200820082018
ModelMaximaMaximaForte
TrimSESLEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$36,450$36,520$27,260
Adjustments for Features-1000-1,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,350$36,520$26,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0
Total Invoice$33,135$33,270$25,590
Adjustments for Features-910-948
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,044$33,270$24,642
Cost Above Minimum$0$226$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820082018
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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
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$3,165$3,065$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$1,010
Value of Feature Adjustments-910-948

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082018
ModelMaximaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in106.3 in
Length193.5 in179.5 in
Width71.7 in70.1 in
Height58.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.3,011 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 in53.8 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

Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested132562%
Total Not Requested80038%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

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 seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
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 Requested280063%
Total Not Requested167537%

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