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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: $20,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $17,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,067

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092010
ModelPathfinderPathfinderForte
TrimSELESX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,510 $36,310 $17,495
Base Invoice $28,266 $33,630 $16,660
Premium Package 1,750    
Journey Package 1,300    
Leather Package 1,850    
Floor mats 155 155  
Sunroof 1,000 1,000 700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     180
Leather seating surfaces     1,000
Cargo net     40
Universal garage door opener     70
Premium Package 1,519    
Journey Package 1,127    
Leather Package 1,605    
Floor mats 107 107  
Sunroof 867 867 610
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     145
Leather seating surfaces     870
Cargo net     32
Universal garage door opener     55
Options (change) 6,055 1,155 1,990
Options (change) 5,225 974 1,712
Destination 780 780 695
Total Price $37,345 $38,245 $20,180
Total Invoice $34,271 $35,384 $19,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,056
Model Year200920092010
ModelPathfinderPathfinderForte
TrimSELESX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine266hp V6266hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17265/60-18215/45-17
Total Price$37,345$38,245$20,180
Adjustments for Features-5,610-5,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,735$32,475$20,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$740$0
Total Invoice$34,271$35,384$19,067
Adjustments for Features-5,148-5,3380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,123$30,046$19,067
Cost Above Minimum$0$923$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200920092010
ModelPathfinderPathfinderForte
TrimSELESX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Storage compartment under second row seats$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $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 recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,280$7,440$1,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,610$5,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,148-5,3380

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092010
ModelPathfinderForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in104.3 in
Length192.3 in178.3 in
Width72.8 in69.9 in
Height72.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,447 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.0 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 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested55059%
Total Not Requested37541%
Journey Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested25040%
Total Not Requested37560%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110083%
Total Not Requested22517%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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