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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: $23,230

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,898

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520062006
ModelForteXterraXterra
TrimSXOff RoadSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,890 $23,850 $25,750
Base Invoice $19,707 $22,306 $24,083
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 115 110 110
Cargo net 50    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Side curtain airbags   700 700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   230 230
Cargo cover   80 80
Interior air filter   60 60
Satellite radio   350 350
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package   900  
5-speed automatic   800  
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 93 74 74
Cargo net 42    
6-speed shiftable automatic 940    
Side curtain airbags   607 607
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   171 171
Cargo cover   60 60
Interior air filter   44 44
Satellite radio   304 304
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package   780  
5-speed automatic   748  
Options (change) 1,515 3,230 1,530
Options (change) 1,366 2,788 1,260
Destination 825 605 605
Total Price $23,230 $27,685 $27,885
Total Invoice $21,898 $25,699 $25,948

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,396
Model Year201520062006
ModelForteXterraXterra
TrimSXOff RoadSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6380, 9380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18265/75-16265/65-17
Total Price$23,230$27,685$27,885
Adjustments for Features-9400-580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,290$27,685$27,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$380$0
Total Invoice$21,898$25,699$25,948
Adjustments for Features-8860-540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,012$25,699$25,408
Cost Above Minimum$0$291$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year201520062006
ModelForteXterraXterra
TrimSXOff RoadSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Aluminum roof rack $300$300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 $25
Small cargo box, roof-mounted $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
Skid plate (one)  $50
Skid plates $150 
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tubular side steps  $350
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Outside temperature display$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Trip computer$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,625$2,685$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$940$0$580
Value of Feature Adjustments-8860-540

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20152006
ModelForteXterra
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length171.3 in178.7 in
Width70.1 in72.8 in
Height57.1 in74.9 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.4,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.2 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.4 ft365.7 ft3

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

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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