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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: $28,990

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $18,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,128

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,517

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelFortePathfinder
TrimSXLE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $40,240
Base Invoice $22,422 $37,264
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Floor mats 125 200
Cargo mat 95  
Value Package   2,100
5.6L V8   1,530
4WD w/low range   2,200
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42  
Rear bumper protector 62  
Floor mats 102 163
Cargo mat 78  
Value Package   1,943
5.6L V8   1,415
4WD w/low range   2,035
Options (change) 4,295 6,030
Options (change) 3,811 5,556
Destination 895 825
Total Price $28,990 $47,095
Total Invoice $27,128 $43,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,342
Model Year20182012
ModelFortePathfinder
TrimSXLE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4310hp V8
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainFWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18265/60-18
Total Price$28,990$47,095
Adjustments for Features0-4,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,990$42,590
Total Invoice$27,128$43,645
Adjustments for Features0-4,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,128$39,470

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20182012
ModelFortePathfinder
TrimSXLE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under second row seats $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Skid plate (one) $50
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,725$9,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,175

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20182012
ModelFortePathfinder
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.2 in
Length171.3 in192.3 in
Width70.1 in72.8 in
Height57.1 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,031 lb.5,020 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 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		23.2 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		23.249.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.4 ft379.2 ft3

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

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 system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested275066%
Total Not Requested140034%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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