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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: $29,640

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $5,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,641

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $4,944

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelSorentoSorentoXterra
TrimEX V6SX V6SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,950 $33,150 $27,340
Base Invoice $26,490 $31,125 $25,620
Class II trailer hitch 350 350  
Limited Package 2,000    
Premium Package 3,300    
Rear bumper protector 65    
Floor mats 115 115 115
Cargo net 50 50  
Cargo cover 125 125 85
Roof rack crossbars   195  
Technology Package     0
Class III trailer hitch     460
Portable navigation system     590
iPod integration     270
Class II trailer hitch 280 280  
Limited Package 1,785    
Premium Package 2,945    
Rear bumper protector 50    
Floor mats 95 95 84
Cargo net 40 40  
Cargo cover 100 100 63
Roof rack crossbars   150  
Technology Package     0
Class III trailer hitch     363
Portable navigation system     501
iPod integration     230
Options (change) 6,005 835 1,520
Options (change) 5,295 665 1,241
Destination 800 800 780
Total Price $34,755 $34,785 $29,640
Total Invoice $32,585 $32,590 $27,641

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $152
Model Year201220122009
ModelSorentoSorentoXterra
TrimEX V6SX V6SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6276hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/26 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18265/65-17
Total Price$34,755$34,785$29,640
Adjustments for Features-5,435-4,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,320$29,875$29,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$555$0
Total Invoice$32,585$32,590$27,641
Adjustments for Features-5,096-4,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,489$27,990$27,641
Cost Above Minimum$0$501$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year201220122009
ModelSorentoSorentoXterra
TrimEX V6SX V6SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack  $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Roof rack $300 
Small cargo box, roof-mounted  $75
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$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 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50  
iPod integration  $100
Navigation system$600$600 
Portable navigation system  $400
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$9,550$9,025$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,435$4,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,096-4,6000

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20122009
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.4,165 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
Kia Sorento EX V6

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1175100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105030%
Total Not Requested240070%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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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