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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: $23,665

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,282

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162013
ModelMaximaMaximaForte
TrimSLPlatinumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,990 $39,960 $19,300
Base Invoice $34,530 $37,298 $18,380
Floor mats 220 220  
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Cargo net     40
Floor mats 167 167  
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Cargo net     32
Options (change) 220 220 3,590
Options (change) 167 167 3,127
Destination 835 835 775
Total Price $38,045 $41,015 $23,665
Total Invoice $35,532 $38,300 $22,282

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,276
Model Year201620162013
ModelMaximaMaximaForte
TrimSLPlatinumSX
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$38,045$41,015$23,665
Adjustments for Features-4,255-6,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,790$34,260$23,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$470$0
Total Invoice$35,532$38,300$22,282
Adjustments for Features-3,974-6,3080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,558$31,992$22,282
Cost Above Minimum$0$434$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620162013
ModelMaximaMaximaForte
TrimSLPlatinumSX
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
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app $25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
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 front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
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$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,305$9,805$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,255$6,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,974-6,3080

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162013
ModelMaximaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in104.3 in
Length192.8 in178.3 in
Width73.2 in69.9 in
Height56.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.2,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
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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