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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: $26,940

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $14,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,381

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,501

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelPathfinderForteForte
TrimLEEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,120 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $35,304 $20,966 $22,422
Floor mats 200 125 125
Navigation system 1,850    
4.0L V6 0    
Premium Tech Package   3,600 3,600
Cargo mat   95 95
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Cargo net   50 50
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats 163 102 102
Navigation system 1,605    
4.0L V6 0    
Premium Tech Package   3,236 3,236
Cargo mat   78 78
Rear bumper protector   62 62
Cargo net   42 42
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 2,050 3,945 4,295
Options (change) 1,768 3,520 3,811
Destination 810 895 895
Total Price $40,980 $26,940 $28,990
Total Invoice $37,882 $25,381 $27,128

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,262
Model Year201120182018
ModelPathfinderForteForte
TrimLEEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine266hp V6164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT5T6S7
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$40,980$26,940$28,990
Adjustments for Features-1,3400-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,640$26,940$28,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,775
Total Invoice$37,882$25,381$27,128
Adjustments for Features-1,2390-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,643$25,381$26,871
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,490

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201120182018
ModelPathfinderForteForte
TrimLEEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$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$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards$350  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Compass  $0
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding third row seats$600  
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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,790$4,450$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,340$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2390-257

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112018
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.2,929 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 in53.8 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 EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested285067%
Total Not Requested140033%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested275066%
Total Not Requested140034%

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