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Kia Forte vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $17,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,985

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020182018
ModelFortePathfinderPathfinder
TrimSXSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,495 $37,500 $42,320
Base Invoice $16,660 $34,849 $39,321
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180    
Leather seating surfaces 1,000    
Sunroof 700    
Universal garage door opener 70    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Floor mats   235 235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145    
Leather seating surfaces 870    
Sunroof 610    
Universal garage door opener 55    
5-speed shiftable automatic 950    
Floor mats   187 187
Options (change) 2,950 235 235
Options (change) 2,630 187 187
Destination 695 975 975
Total Price $21,140 $38,710 $43,530
Total Invoice $19,985 $36,011 $40,483

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,728
Model Year201020182018
ModelFortePathfinderPathfinder
TrimSXSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4284hp V6284hp V6
TransmissionT5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$21,140$38,710$43,530
Adjustments for Features0-7,845-10,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,140$30,865$32,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,070
Total Invoice$19,985$36,011$40,483
Adjustments for Features0-7,298-9,853
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,985$28,713$30,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,917

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201020182018
ModelFortePathfinderPathfinder
TrimSXSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote start $150$150
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$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Moving object detection, front $25$25
Moving object detection, rear $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900 $900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$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
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Memory system, driver seat $200$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,845$10,690$13,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,845$10,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,298-9,853

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20102018
ModelFortePathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in114.2 in
Length178.3 in198.5 in
Width69.9 in77.2 in
Height57.5 in69.6 in
Curb Weight2,868 lb.4,292 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in41.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.747.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.779.8 ft3

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