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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: $26,755

Kia Sorento LX V6   
Difference: $730

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,715

Kia Sorento LX V6   
Difference: $701

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122015
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoXterra
TrimLX V6EX V6SX V6S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,950 $27,950 $33,150 $25,670
Base Invoice $24,110 $26,490 $31,125 $24,783
Universal garage door opener 350 350    
Class II trailer hitch 350 350 350  
Rear bumper protector 65 65    
Cargo cover 125 125 125 105
Floor mats 115 115 115 135
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       210
Class III trailer hitch       480
Universal garage door opener 280 280    
Class II trailer hitch 280 280 280  
Rear bumper protector 50 50    
Cargo cover 100 100 100 82
Floor mats 95 95 95 106
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       172
Class III trailer hitch       388
Options (change) 1,005 1,005 590 930
Options (change) 805 805 475 748
Destination 800 800 800 885
Total Price $26,755 $29,755 $34,540 $27,485
Total Invoice $25,715 $28,095 $32,400 $26,416

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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: $2,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,414
Model Year2012201220122015
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)235/65-17235/60-18235/60-18265/70-16
Total Price$26,755$29,755$34,540$27,485
Adjustments for Features-1,080-4,335-7,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,675$25,420$27,135$27,485
Cost Above Minimum$255$0$1,715$0
Total Invoice$25,715$28,095$32,400$26,416
Adjustments for Features-1,038-4,093-6,9460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,677$24,002$25,454$26,416
Cost Above Minimum$675$0$1,452$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year2012201220122015
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
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$200$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
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$100   
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$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Skid plate (one)   $50
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
HD radio $50  
Media drive, small $5  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system  $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 $25
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic information  $25 
Voice control for external devices $0  
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 
Power-folding mirrors  $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 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150 
Folding third row seats $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
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $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 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Stain-resistant fabric$100$100  
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$3,950$7,205$10,275$2,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,080$4,335$7,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,038-4,093-6,9460

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20122015
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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