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Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Xterra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Xterra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,295

Kia Sorento LX   
Difference: $2,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,773

Kia Sorento LX   
Difference: $2,336

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelSorentoXterraXterraXterra
TrimLXSOff RoadSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,645 $23,810 $27,260 $27,560
Base Invoice $21,480 $22,567 $25,546 $25,826
Floor mats 115 115 115 115
Tubular side steps 445      
Class III trailer hitch 340 455 455 455
4WD, part-time w/low range 2,000 2,000   2,000
Side curtain airbags   700 700 700
Cargo cover   85 85 85
5-speed automatic   800 1,000  
Floor mats 89 83 83 83
Tubular side steps 342      
Class III trailer hitch 262 360 360 360
4WD, part-time w/low range 1,850 1,892   1,871
Side curtain airbags   607 607 607
Cargo cover   63 63 63
5-speed automatic   757 935  
Options (change) 2,900 4,155 2,355 3,355
Options (change) 2,543 3,762 2,048 2,984
Destination 750 780 780 780
Total Price $26,295 $28,745 $30,395 $31,695
Total Invoice $24,773 $27,109 $28,374 $29,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,915
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelSorentoXterraXterraXterra
TrimLXSOff RoadSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine242hp V6261hp V6261hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionT5A5A5A5
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10?, 6?, 6380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16265/70-16265/75-16265/65-17
Total Price$26,295$28,745$30,395$31,695
Adjustments for Features-6150-675-1,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,680$28,745$29,720$30,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$975$1,320
Total Invoice$24,773$27,109$28,374$29,590
Adjustments for Features-5790-630-1,522
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,194$27,109$27,744$28,068
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$635$959

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year2009200820082008
ModelSorentoXterraXterraXterra
TrimLXSOff RoadSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
5-speed automatic $900$900$900
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Hill descent control  $250 
Knee airbag, driver$75   
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25 $25$25
Roof rack$300   
Small cargo box, roof-mounted $75$75$75
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Lockable rear differential  $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75$75
Skid plate (one) $50 $50
Skid plates$150 $150 
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Tubular side steps$350$350 $350
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50  $50
Satellite radio   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Compass   $0
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  $50
Trip computer   $150
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$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0 
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0 
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$4,775$4,160$4,835$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$615$0$675$1,630
Value of Feature Adjustments-5790-630-1,522

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20092008
ModelSorentoXterra
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in106.3 in
Length180.7 in178.7 in
Width73.3 in72.8 in
Height68.1 in74.9 in
Curb Weight4,289 lb.4,376 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.7 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.4 ft365.7 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%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
4WD, part-time w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD, part-time w/low range0Yes
Mud guards75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested75100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra Off Road

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
5-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed automatic0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
4WD, part-time w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD, part-time w/low range0Yes
Mud guards75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested75100%

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