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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: $23,305

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,960

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,374

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520092009
ModelForteXterraXterra
TrimSXSSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,890 $24,060 $27,340
Base Invoice $19,707 $22,804 $25,620
Universal garage door opener 350    
Rear bumper protector 75    
Floor mats 115 115 115
Cargo net 50    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Technology Package   0 0
X Gear Package   500  
Cargo cover   85 85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250  
iPod integration   270 270
5-speed automatic   800  
Universal garage door opener 291    
Rear bumper protector 62    
Floor mats 93 84 84
Cargo net 42    
6-speed shiftable automatic 940    
Technology Package   0 0
X Gear Package   433  
Cargo cover   63 63
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   184  
iPod integration   230 230
5-speed automatic   756  
Options (change) 1,590 2,020 470
Options (change) 1,428 1,750 377
Destination 825 780 780
Total Price $23,305 $26,860 $28,590
Total Invoice $21,960 $25,334 $26,777

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,883
Model Year201520092009
ModelForteXterraXterra
TrimSXSSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4261hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionT6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG15/20 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6380, 9380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18265/70-16265/65-17
Total Price$23,305$26,860$28,590
Adjustments for Features-5400-1,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,765$26,860$27,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200
Total Invoice$21,960$25,334$26,777
Adjustments for Features-5090-1,433
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,451$25,334$25,344
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year201520092009
ModelForteXterraXterra
TrimSXSSE
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  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
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$50
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tubular side steps $350$350
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass$0 $0
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
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,575$3,035$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$540$0$1,530
Value of Feature Adjustments-5090-1,433

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20152009
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 S

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested52549%
Total Not Requested55051%
X Gear Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo net40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Small cargo box, roof-mounted75No
Total Requested16554%
Total Not Requested14046%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested52549%
Total Not Requested55051%

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