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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: $20,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $18,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $17,234

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182010
ModelMaximaMaximaForte
TrimSLPlatinumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,690 $40,940 $17,495
Base Invoice $35,182 $38,212 $16,660
Floor mats 300 300  
Leather seating surfaces     1,000
Sunroof     700
Cargo net     40
Universal garage door opener     70
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     180
Floor mats 234 234  
Leather seating surfaces     870
Sunroof     610
Cargo net     32
Universal garage door opener     55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     145
Options (change) 300 300 1,990
Options (change) 234 234 1,712
Destination 885 885 695
Total Price $38,875 $42,125 $20,180
Total Invoice $36,301 $39,331 $19,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,805
Model Year201820182010
ModelMaximaMaximaForte
TrimSLPlatinumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M6
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$38,875$42,125$20,180
Adjustments for Features-6,885-9,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,990$32,740$20,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$36,301$39,331$19,067
Adjustments for Features-6,429-8,7630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,872$30,568$19,067
Cost Above Minimum$0$696$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182010
ModelMaximaMaximaForte
TrimSLPlatinumSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
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 
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  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
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 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
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
Total Value of Features$8,580$11,080$1,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,885$9,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,429-8,7630

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182010
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.2,708 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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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