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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: $19,115

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,237

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelForteXterra
TrimEXSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,300 $27,560
Base Invoice $17,430 $25,826
Cargo net 40  
Side curtain airbags   700
Floor mats   115
Cargo cover   85
iPod integration   290
Cargo net 32  
Side curtain airbags   607
Floor mats   83
Cargo cover   63
iPod integration   243
Options (change) 40 1,190
Options (change) 32 996
Destination 775 780
Total Price $19,115 $29,530
Total Invoice $18,237 $27,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,865
Model Year20132008
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$19,115$29,530
Adjustments for Features0-1,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,115$27,925
Total Invoice$18,237$27,602
Adjustments for Features0-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,237$26,102

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20132008
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 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat $150
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$2,075$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,500

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20132008
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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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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