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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: $29,420

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,485

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,412

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelFortePathfinder
TrimSXPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $42,320
Base Invoice $22,422 $39,321
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125 235
Remote start 495  
Rear bumper protector 75 210
Cargo tray 80  
Cargo Package   305
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102 187
Remote start 410  
Rear bumper protector 62 157
Cargo tray 67  
Cargo Package   257
Options (change) 4,725 750
Options (change) 4,168 601
Destination 895 975
Total Price $29,420 $44,045
Total Invoice $27,485 $40,897

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,804
Model Year20182018
ModelFortePathfinder
TrimSXPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4284hp V6
TransmissionS7CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/55-20
Total Price$29,420$44,045
Adjustments for Features0-6,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,420$38,005
Total Invoice$27,485$40,897
Adjustments for Features0-5,608
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,485$35,289

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20182018
ModelFortePathfinder
TrimSXPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Forward collision warning $200
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,575$9,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,608

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20182018
ModelFortePathfinder
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in114.2 in
Length171.3 in198.5 in
Width70.1 in77.2 in
Height57.1 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,031 lb.4,292 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 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
23.2 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.247.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft379.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested400096%
Total Not Requested1504%

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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