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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: $20,915

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $18,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,800

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelPathfinderPathfinderForte
TrimSLPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,500 $42,320 $18,395
Base Invoice $34,849 $39,321 $17,520
Cargo Package 305 305  
Floor mats 235 235  
Leather Package     1,000
Sunroof     750
Cargo tray     75
Cargo Package 257 257  
Floor mats 187 187  
Leather Package     870
Sunroof     655
Cargo tray     60
Options (change) 540 540 1,825
Options (change) 444 444 1,585
Destination 975 975 695
Total Price $39,015 $43,835 $20,915
Total Invoice $36,268 $40,740 $19,800

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,645
Model Year201820182011
ModelPathfinderPathfinderForte
TrimSLPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine284hp V6284hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 13?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20215/45-17
Total Price$39,015$43,835$20,915
Adjustments for Features-8,415-11,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,600$32,670$20,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,070$0
Total Invoice$36,268$40,740$19,800
Adjustments for Features-7,823-10,3770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,445$30,363$19,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,918$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182011
ModelPathfinderPathfinderForte
TrimSLPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Moving object detection, front$25$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer  $25
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 
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $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 height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$10,390$13,140$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,415$11,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,823-10,3770

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182011
ModelPathfinderForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.2 in104.3 in
Length198.5 in170.9 in
Width77.2 in69.9 in
Height69.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,292 lb.2,896 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in35.0 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 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		47.8 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		79.8 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

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

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

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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