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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: $20,615

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,667

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelFortePathfinder
TrimSXS
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,800 $29,290
Base Invoice $18,860 $27,444
Cargo net 40  
Floor mats   200
Cargo net 32  
Floor mats   163
Options (change) 40 200
Options (change) 32 163
Destination 775 825
Total Price $20,615 $30,315
Total Invoice $19,667 $28,432

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,085
Model Year20132012
ModelFortePathfinder
TrimSXS
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4266hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/75-16
Total Price$20,615$30,315
Adjustments for Features0-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,615$29,590
Total Invoice$19,667$28,432
Adjustments for Features0-680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,667$27,752

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20132012
ModelFortePathfinder
TrimSXS
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under second row seats $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Skid plate (one) $50
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,500$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-680

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20132012
ModelFortePathfinder
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in112.2 in
Length170.9 in192.3 in
Width69.9 in72.8 in
Height57.5 in72.0 in
Curb Weight2,950 lb.4,446 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 in40.0 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder S

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

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