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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,375

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,799

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelPathfinderForte
TrimLESX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,080 $20,990
Base Invoice $33,418 $19,811
Navigation system 2,400  
Cargo mat 85 95
Floor mats 155 115
Premium Tech Package   4,200
Rear bumper protector   75
Cargo net   50
Navigation system 2,082  
Cargo mat 70 78
Floor mats 106 93
Premium Tech Package   3,863
Rear bumper protector   62
Cargo net   42
Options (change) 2,640 4,535
Options (change) 2,258 4,138
Destination 780 850
Total Price $39,500 $26,375
Total Invoice $36,456 $24,799

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,013
Model Year20082016
ModelPathfinderForte
TrimLESX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine266hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17225/40-18
Total Price$39,500$26,375
Adjustments for Features-2,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,635$26,375
Total Invoice$36,456$24,799
Adjustments for Features-2,6440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,812$24,799

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082016
ModelPathfinderForte
TrimLESX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment under second row seats$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$5,515$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6440

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082016
ModelPathfinderForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in106.3 in
Length192.3 in171.3 in
Width72.8 in70.1 in
Height72.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,447 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested395085%
Total Not Requested67515%

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