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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: $25,435

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $15,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,982

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $14,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelPathfinderForteForte
TrimLEEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,240 $19,700 $20,900
Base Invoice $37,264 $18,759 $19,717
Floor mats 200 115 115
4.0L V6 0    
Technology Package   2,000 1,800
Premium Package   2,600 2,200
Cargo net   50 50
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Cargo mat   95 95
Floor mats 163 93 93
4.0L V6 0    
Technology Package   1,800 1,624
Premium Package   2,348 1,986
Cargo net   42 42
Rear bumper protector   62 62
Cargo mat   78 78
Options (change) 200 4,935 4,335
Options (change) 163 4,423 3,885
Destination 825 800 800
Total Price $41,265 $25,435 $26,035
Total Invoice $38,252 $23,982 $24,402

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,625
Model Year201220142014
ModelPathfinderForteForte
TrimLEEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine266hp V6173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$41,265$25,435$26,035
Adjustments for Features-2,665-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,600$24,560$26,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,475
Total Invoice$38,252$23,982$24,402
Adjustments for Features-2,470-8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,782$23,157$24,402
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,245

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220142014
ModelPathfinderForteForte
TrimLEEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
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  
Brake assist $50$50
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
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 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
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 
Compass$0  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200$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$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  
Total Value of Features$5,840$4,050$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,665$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,470-8250

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122014
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 EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested315087%
Total Not Requested47513%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested290087%
Total Not Requested45013%

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