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Kia Forte vs. Nissan Xterra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Nissan Xterra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,910

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,062

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,238

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010200620062006
ModelForteXterraXterraXterra
TrimEXSOff RoadSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,995 $22,250 $23,850 $25,750
Base Invoice $15,230 $21,042 $22,306 $24,083
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180 230 230 230
Cargo net 40      
4-speed automatic 1,000      
Side curtain airbags   700 700 700
Floor mats   110 110 110
Interior air filter   60 60 60
5-speed automatic   800 800  
Satellite radio     350 350
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package     900  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145 171 171 171
Cargo net 32      
4-speed automatic 960      
Side curtain airbags   607 607 607
Floor mats   74 74 74
Interior air filter   44 44 44
5-speed automatic   757 748  
Satellite radio     304 304
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package     780  
Options (change) 1,220 1,900 3,150 1,450
Options (change) 1,137 1,653 2,728 1,200
Destination 695 605 605 605
Total Price $17,910 $24,755 $27,605 $27,805
Total Invoice $17,062 $23,300 $25,639 $25,888

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,457
Model Year2010200620062006
ModelForteXterraXterraXterra
TrimEXSOff RoadSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4265hp V6265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionA4A5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6380, 9380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15265/70-16265/75-16265/65-17
Total Price$17,910$24,755$27,605$27,805
Adjustments for Features0-830-1,915-2,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,910$23,925$25,690$25,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,765$1,385
Total Invoice$17,062$23,300$25,639$25,888
Adjustments for Features0-781-1,779-2,323
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,062$22,519$23,860$23,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,341$1,046

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year2010200620062006
ModelForteXterraXterraXterra
TrimEXSOff RoadSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack $300$300$300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  $25
Small cargo box, roof-mounted $75$75$75
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Skid plate (one) $50 $50
Skid plates  $150 
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40
Tubular side steps   $350
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50 $50$50
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Trip computer   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0 
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$1,660$2,490$3,575$4,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$830$1,915$2,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-781-1,779-2,323

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20102006
ModelForteXterra
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length178.3 in178.7 in
Width69.9 in72.8 in
Height57.5 in74.9 in
Curb Weight2,740 lb.4,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.765.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra S

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra Off Road

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested17524%
Total Not Requested55076%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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