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Nissan Quest vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Quest vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,400

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $19,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,215

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $17,363

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelQuestForte
Trim3.5 SEEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,400 $18,100
Base Invoice $33,374 $17,240
Cargo cover 60  
Floor mats 165  
Navigation system 1,600  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 2,150  
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Cargo cover 44  
Floor mats 126  
Navigation system 1,388  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,866  
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Options (change) 3,975 2,550
Options (change) 3,424 2,225
Destination 780 750
Total Price $41,155 $21,400
Total Invoice $37,578 $20,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,807
Model Year20092012
ModelQuestForte
Trim3.5 SEEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine235hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17205/55-16
Total Price$41,155$21,400
Adjustments for Features-7,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,975$21,400
Total Invoice$37,578$20,215
Adjustments for Features-6,5560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,022$20,215

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Features Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092012
ModelQuestForte
Trim3.5 SEEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows $200
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Roof rails$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$10,430$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,5560

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092012
ModelQuestForte
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase124.0 in104.3 in
Length204.1 in170.9 in
Width77.6 in69.9 in
Height71.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,291 lb.2,843 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.1 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room65.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom41.7 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room66.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room67.4 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom42.1 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom39.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
87.7 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
145.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested122574%
Total Not Requested42526%

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