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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: $26,890

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,223

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,653

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelMaximaMaximaForte
TrimSLPlatinumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,990 $39,960 $19,990
Base Invoice $34,530 $37,298 $18,993
Floor mats 220 220 115
Rear spoiler 405 405 295
Premium Package     3,000
Premium Plus Package     2,000
Cargo net     50
Cargo mat     95
Remote start     495
Floor mats 167 167 93
Rear spoiler 344 344 244
Premium Package     2,717
Premium Plus Package     1,796
Cargo net     42
Cargo mat     78
Remote start     410
Options (change) 625 625 6,050
Options (change) 511 511 5,380
Destination 835 835 850
Total Price $38,450 $41,420 $26,890
Total Invoice $35,876 $38,644 $25,223

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,190
Model Year201620162016
ModelMaximaMaximaForte
TrimSLPlatinumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$38,450$41,420$26,890
Adjustments for Features-2,640-5,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,810$36,280$26,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$470$0
Total Invoice$35,876$38,644$25,223
Adjustments for Features-2,463-4,7960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,413$33,848$25,223
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620162016
ModelMaximaMaximaForte
TrimSLPlatinumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Remote app $25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150 
Moving object detection, front $25 
Moving object detection, rear $25 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,015$8,515$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,640$5,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,463-4,7960

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162016
ModelMaximaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length192.8 in179.5 in
Width73.2 in70.1 in
Height56.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.2,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft314.9 ft3

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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 radio50Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested335099%
Total Not Requested251%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested132587%
Total Not Requested20013%

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