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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: $23,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,790

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,173

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelMaximaForte
TrimSVSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,860 $18,895
Base Invoice $30,097 $18,000
Tech Package 2,400  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Bluetooth cell phone link 300  
Cold Package 400  
Floor mats 180  
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Leather Package   1,000
Tech Package 2,082  
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Bluetooth cell phone link 260  
Cold Package 347  
Floor mats 135  
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Leather Package   870
Options (change) 3,680 3,550
Options (change) 3,171 3,095
Destination 695 695
Total Price $37,235 $23,140
Total Invoice $33,963 $21,790

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,536
Model Year20092011
ModelMaximaForte
TrimSVSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$37,235$23,140
Adjustments for Features-1,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,440$23,140
Total Invoice$33,963$21,790
Adjustments for Features-1,6370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,326$21,790

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092011
ModelMaximaForte
TrimSVSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Infotainment 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,145$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6370

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092011
ModelMaximaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in104.3 in
Length190.6 in178.3 in
Width73.2 in69.9 in
Height57.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft314.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115095%
Total Not Requested655%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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