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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: $19,675

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $18,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,705

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $16,448

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelFortePathfinderPathfinder
TrimEXSLPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,100 $36,410 $41,610
Base Invoice $17,240 $33,837 $38,663
Cargo tray 75    
Sunroof 750    
Cargo Package   305 305
Floor mats   210 210
Cargo tray 60    
Sunroof 655    
Cargo Package   257 257
Floor mats   159 159
Options (change) 825 515 515
Options (change) 715 416 416
Destination 750 900 900
Total Price $19,675 $37,825 $43,025
Total Invoice $18,705 $35,153 $39,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,068
Model Year201220162016
ModelFortePathfinderPathfinder
TrimEXSLPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$19,675$37,825$43,025
Adjustments for Features0-6,865-9,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,675$30,960$33,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,150
Total Invoice$18,705$35,153$39,979
Adjustments for Features0-6,380-9,213
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,705$28,773$30,766
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,993

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201220162016
ModelFortePathfinderPathfinder
TrimEXSLPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
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
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200 
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
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Sunroof$900 $900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player  $0
Navigation system  $600
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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
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
Total Value of Features$2,700$9,565$12,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,865$9,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,380-9,213

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122016
ModelFortePathfinder
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in114.2 in
Length170.9 in197.2 in
Width69.9 in77.2 in
Height57.5 in69.6 in
Curb Weight2,781 lb.4,149 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 Headroom38.4 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
19.4 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.447.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft379.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested11588%
Total Not Requested1512%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested11588%
Total Not Requested1512%

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