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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: $26,345

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,771

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,484

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelMaximaForte
TrimSVEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,860 $19,990
Base Invoice $30,097 $18,993
Tech Package 2,400  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Bluetooth cell phone link 300  
Cold Package 400  
Floor mats 180 115
Rear spoiler 370 295
Premium Package   3,000
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Cargo mat   95
Tech Package 2,082  
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Bluetooth cell phone link 260  
Cold Package 347  
Floor mats 135 93
Rear spoiler 292 244
Premium Package   2,717
Premium Plus Package   1,796
Cargo mat   78
Options (change) 4,050 5,505
Options (change) 3,463 4,928
Destination 695 850
Total Price $37,605 $26,345
Total Invoice $34,255 $24,771

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,274
Model Year20092016
ModelMaximaForte
TrimSVEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$37,605$26,345
Adjustments for Features-2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,375$26,345
Total Invoice$34,255$24,771
Adjustments for Features-2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,045$24,771

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092016
ModelMaximaForte
TrimSVEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,305$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2100

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092016
ModelMaximaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length190.6 in179.5 in
Width73.2 in70.1 in
Height57.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,036 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft314.9 ft3

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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 mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested322596%
Total Not Requested1504%
Premium Plus 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 seat200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%

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