Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2016 Kia Forte Kia Forte 2017

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,420

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,485

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,908

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162017
ModelPathfinderPathfinderForte
TrimSLPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,410 $41,610 $23,800
Base Invoice $33,837 $38,663 $22,422
Cargo Package 305 305  
Premium Package 3,330    
Rear bumper protector 205 205 75
Floor mats 210 210 125
Premium Tech Package     3,600
Universal garage door opener     350
Cargo tray     80
Remote start     495
Cargo Package 257 257  
Premium Package 3,087    
Rear bumper protector 153 153 62
Floor mats 159 159 102
Premium Tech Package     3,236
Universal garage door opener     291
Cargo tray     67
Remote start     410
Options (change) 4,050 720 4,725
Options (change) 3,656 569 4,168
Destination 900 900 895
Total Price $41,360 $43,230 $29,420
Total Invoice $38,393 $40,132 $27,485

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Nissan Pathfinder dealer quotes or Kia Forte dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,622
Model Year201620162017
ModelPathfinderPathfinderForte
TrimSLPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine260hp V6260hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTS7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG25/30 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$29,420
Adjustments for Features-3,540-3,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,820$39,290$29,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,470$0
Total Invoice$38,393$40,132$27,485
Adjustments for Features-3,286-3,6580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,107$36,474$27,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,367$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620162017
ModelPathfinderPathfinderForte
TrimSLPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$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 
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 
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 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$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 
Approach detection  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,415$7,815$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,540$3,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,286-3,6580

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162017
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.3,031 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 in53.8 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

Return to top

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
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Around view cameras300No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Class III trailer hitch250No
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%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested345083%
Total Not Requested70017%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Nissan models.