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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: $27,680

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,900

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelPathfinderForte
TrimPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,070 $20,890
Base Invoice $39,089 $19,707
Cargo Package 305  
Rear bumper protector 205 75
Floor mats 225 115
Technology Package   1,900
Premium Package   2,300
Cargo tray   80
Remote start   495
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Cargo Package 257  
Rear bumper protector 153 62
Floor mats 175 93
Technology Package   1,717
Premium Package   2,079
Cargo tray   67
Remote start   410
6-speed shiftable automatic   940
Options (change) 735 5,965
Options (change) 585 5,368
Destination 960 825
Total Price $43,765 $27,680
Total Invoice $40,634 $25,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,801
Model Year20172015
ModelPathfinderForte
TrimPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine284hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20225/40-18
Total Price$43,765$27,680
Adjustments for Features-6,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,375$27,680
Total Invoice$40,634$25,900
Adjustments for Features-5,9330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,701$25,900

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172015
ModelPathfinderForte
TrimPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$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$9,740$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,9330

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172015
ModelPathfinderForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.2 in106.3 in
Length198.5 in171.3 in
Width77.2 in70.1 in
Height69.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,292 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 Platinum

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 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
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested3350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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