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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: $18,460

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $13,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,977

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $11,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142018
ModelMaximaMaximaForte
TrimSSVLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,290 $34,380 $16,700
Base Invoice $28,988 $31,845 $16,367
Floor mats 210 210 125
Rear spoiler   405 295
Universal garage door opener     350
Cargo mat     95
Floor mats 159 159 102
Rear spoiler   344 244
Universal garage door opener     291
Cargo mat     78
Options (change) 210 615 865
Options (change) 159 503 715
Destination 810 810 895
Total Price $32,310 $35,805 $18,460
Total Invoice $29,957 $33,158 $17,977

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,345
Model Year201420142018
ModelMaximaMaximaForte
TrimSSVLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6147hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18195/65-15
Total Price$32,310$35,805$18,460
Adjustments for Features-3,920-5,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,390$30,405$18,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,015$0
Total Invoice$29,957$33,158$17,977
Adjustments for Features-3,635-5,0010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,322$28,157$17,977
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,835$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201420142018
ModelMaximaMaximaForte
TrimSSVLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rearview camera $200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Media drive, small $5 
Satellite radio  $200
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$4,840$6,320$920
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,920$5,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,635-5,0010

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142018
ModelMaximaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length190.6 in179.5 in
Width73.2 in70.1 in
Height57.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.2,956 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 in53.8 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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte LX

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

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