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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: $27,230

Kia Sorento LX V6   
Difference: $1,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,200

Kia Sorento LX V6   
Difference: $1,106

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoXterra
TrimLX V6EX V6SX V6S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,595 $27,595 $32,395 $27,200
Base Invoice $24,730 $26,155 $30,420 $25,773
Universal garage door opener 250 250    
Class II trailer hitch 350 350 350  
Cargo cover 125 125 125 100
Floor mats 115 115 115 120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       205
Class III trailer hitch       470
Universal garage door opener 200 200    
Class II trailer hitch 280 280 280  
Cargo cover 100 100 100 80
Floor mats 95 95 95 91
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       164
Class III trailer hitch       373
Options (change) 840 840 590 895
Options (change) 675 675 475 708
Destination 795 795 795 825
Total Price $27,230 $29,230 $33,780 $28,920
Total Invoice $26,200 $27,625 $31,690 $27,306

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sorento LX V6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,113
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoXterra
TrimLX V6EX V6SX V6S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6276hp V6276hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6550, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18235/60-18265/70-16
Total Price$27,230$29,230$33,780$28,920
Adjustments for Features-2,765-4,690-7,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,465$24,540$26,340$28,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$75$1,875$0
Total Invoice$26,200$27,625$31,690$27,306
Adjustments for Features-2,660-4,432-6,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,540$23,193$24,710$27,306
Cost Above Minimum$347$0$1,517$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year2011201120112012
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoXterra
TrimLX V6EX V6SX V6S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rearview camera  $200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Wiper de-icer $25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Skid plate (one)   $50
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system  $600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic information  $25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25  $25
Compass$0$0 $0
Fog lights $125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Outside temperature display $50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated front seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
White-letter tires   $0
Total Value of Features$5,450$7,375$10,125$2,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,765$4,690$7,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,660-4,432-6,9800

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20112012
ModelSorentoXterra
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length183.9 in178.7 in
Width74.2 in72.8 in
Height67.3 in74.9 in
Curb Weight3,781 lb.4,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.4 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.1 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft365.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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