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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: $11,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,485

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,908

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelFortePathfinderPathfinder
TrimSXSLPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $36,410 $41,610
Base Invoice $22,422 $33,837 $38,663
Premium Tech Package 3,600    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Rear bumper protector 75 205 205
Floor mats 125 210 210
Cargo tray 80    
Remote start 495    
Cargo Package   305 305
Premium Package   3,330  
Premium Tech Package 3,236    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Rear bumper protector 62 153 153
Floor mats 102 159 159
Cargo tray 67    
Remote start 410    
Cargo Package   257 257
Premium Package   3,087  
Options (change) 4,725 4,050 720
Options (change) 4,168 3,656 569
Destination 895 900 900
Total Price $29,420 $41,360 $43,230
Total Invoice $27,485 $38,393 $40,132

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,576
Model Year201820162016
ModelFortePathfinderPathfinder
TrimSXSLPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionS7CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$29,420$41,360$43,230
Adjustments for Features0-3,590-3,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,420$37,770$39,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,470
Total Invoice$27,485$38,393$40,132
Adjustments for Features0-3,332-3,704
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,485$35,061$36,428
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,367

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201820162016
ModelFortePathfinderPathfinder
TrimSXSLPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Around view cameras $500$500
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$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 $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$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$3,825$7,415$7,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,590$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,332-3,704

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20182016
ModelFortePathfinder
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in114.2 in
Length171.3 in197.2 in
Width70.1 in77.2 in
Height57.1 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,031 lb.4,149 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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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 system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
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 radio50No
Total Requested345083%
Total Not Requested70017%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested11588%
Total Not Requested1512%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Around view cameras300No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested162554%
Total Not Requested137546%

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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