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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: $19,865

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,892

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320062006
ModelFortePathfinderPathfinder
TrimEXSELE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,300 $26,650 $33,500
Base Invoice $17,430 $24,647 $30,982
Cargo net 40    
Sunroof 750    
Airbag Package   700  
Premium Package   1,700  
Bodyside moldings   140  
Comfort Package   1,550  
Floor mats   140 240
Satellite radio   350 350
Cargo net 32    
Sunroof 655    
Airbag Package   607  
Premium Package   1,474  
Bodyside moldings   98  
Comfort Package   1,345  
Floor mats   99 176
Satellite radio   304 304
Options (change) 790 4,580 590
Options (change) 687 3,927 480
Destination 775 605 605
Total Price $19,865 $31,835 $34,695
Total Invoice $18,892 $29,179 $32,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,538
Model Year201320062006
ModelFortePathfinderPathfinder
TrimEXSELE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16265/70-16265/65-17
Total Price$19,865$31,835$34,695
Adjustments for Features0-4,090-5,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,865$27,745$29,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,560
Total Invoice$18,892$29,179$32,067
Adjustments for Features0-3,749-4,982
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,892$25,430$27,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,655

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201320062006
ModelFortePathfinderPathfinder
TrimEXSELE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat  $40
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Roof rack $300$300
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Skid plates $150$150
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
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
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,450$6,540$7,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,090$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,749-4,982

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Nissan Pathfinder features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20132006
ModelFortePathfinder
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in112.2 in
Length170.9 in187.6 in
Width69.9 in72.8 in
Height57.5 in72.4 in
Curb Weight2,781 lb.4,373 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		19.4 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		19.449.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.0 ft379.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Nissan Pathfinder specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SE

Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Automatic headlights125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested107557%
Total Not Requested80043%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Total Requested30523%
Total Not Requested100077%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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