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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: $18,890

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,022

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelForteXterra
TrimEXSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,100 $28,650
Base Invoice $17,240 $26,868
Cargo net 40  
Floor mats   115
Cargo cover   85
iPod integration   270
Cargo net 32  
Floor mats   84
Cargo cover   63
iPod integration   230
Options (change) 40 470
Options (change) 32 377
Destination 750 800
Total Price $18,890 $29,920
Total Invoice $18,022 $28,045

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,769
Model Year20122010
ModelForteXterra
TrimEXSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4261hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16265/65-17
Total Price$18,890$29,920
Adjustments for Features0-2,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,890$27,515
Total Invoice$18,022$28,045
Adjustments for Features0-2,254
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,022$25,791

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20122010
ModelForteXterra
TrimEXSE
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
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Small cargo box, roof-mounted $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Skid plate (one) $50
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tubular side steps $350
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Outside temperature display$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$2,025$4,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,254

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20122010
ModelForteXterra
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length170.9 in178.7 in
Width69.9 in72.8 in
Height57.5 in74.9 in
Curb Weight2,781 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 Headroom38.4 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
19.4 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft365.7 ft3

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