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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: $24,355

Kia Forte GT   
Difference: $10,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092021
ModelMaximaForte
TrimSVGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,860 $22,790
Cold Package 400  
Floor mats 180 125
Bluetooth cell phone link 300  
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo mat   95
Cold Package 347  
Floor mats 135 102
Bluetooth cell phone link 260  
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo mat   78
Options (change) 880 570
Options (change) 742 471
Destination 695 995
Total Price $34,435 $24,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,131
Model Year20092021
ModelMaximaForte
TrimSVGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG27/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,435$24,355
Adjustments for Features-2,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,320$24,355

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092021
ModelMaximaForte
TrimSVGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
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
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,065$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9370

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092021
ModelMaximaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length190.6 in182.7 in
Width73.2 in70.9 in
Height57.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.8 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte GT

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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