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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: $28,155

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,376

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,017

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelPathfinderPathfinderForte
TrimSLPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,410 $41,610 $20,990
Base Invoice $33,837 $38,663 $19,811
Cargo Package 305 305  
Premium Package 3,330    
Rear bumper protector 205 205 75
Floor mats 210 210 115
Premium Tech Package     4,200
Universal garage door opener     350
Cargo tray     80
Remote start     495
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,000
Cargo Package 257 257  
Premium Package 3,087    
Rear bumper protector 153 153 62
Floor mats 159 159 93
Premium Tech Package     3,863
Universal garage door opener     291
Cargo tray     67
Remote start     410
6-speed shiftable automatic     929
Options (change) 4,050 720 6,315
Options (change) 3,656 569 5,715
Destination 900 900 850
Total Price $41,360 $43,230 $28,155
Total Invoice $38,393 $40,132 $26,376

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,896
Model Year201620162016
ModelPathfinderPathfinderForte
TrimSLPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine260hp V6260hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20225/40-18
Total Price$41,360$43,230$28,155
Adjustments for Features-4,440-4,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,920$38,390$28,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,470$0
Total Invoice$38,393$40,132$26,376
Adjustments for Features-4,121-4,4930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,272$35,639$26,376
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,367$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620162016
ModelPathfinderPathfinderForte
TrimSLPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Around view cameras$500$500 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,240$7,640$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,440$4,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,121-4,4930

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162016
ModelPathfinderForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.2 in106.3 in
Length197.2 in171.3 in
Width77.2 in70.1 in
Height69.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,149 lb.3,122 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested11588%
Total Not Requested1512%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Around view cameras300No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested162554%
Total Not Requested137546%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested11588%
Total Not Requested1512%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested452598%
Total Not Requested1002%

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