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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: $24,830

Kia Forte GT   
Difference: $14,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182021
ModelPathfinderPathfinderForte
TrimSLPlatinumGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,500 $42,320 $22,790
Rear bumper protector 210 210 75
Floor mats 235 235 125
Universal garage door opener     350
Remote start     495
Rear bumper protector 157 157 62
Floor mats 187 187 102
Universal garage door opener     291
Remote start     410
Options (change) 445 445 1,045
Options (change) 344 344 865
Destination 975 975 995
Total Price $38,920 $43,740 $24,830

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,813
Model Year201820182021
ModelPathfinderPathfinderForte
TrimSLPlatinumGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine284hp V6284hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTS7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG27/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 13?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20225/40-18
Total Price$38,920$43,740$24,830
Adjustments for Features-8,065-10,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,855$32,925$24,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,070$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182021
ModelPathfinderPathfinderForte
TrimSLPlatinumGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
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 
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
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 
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 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 
Rear wiper$175$175 
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 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof $900 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$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 
Approach detection  $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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$10,565$13,315$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,065$10,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,495-10,0490

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182021
ModelPathfinderForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.2 in106.3 in
Length198.5 in182.7 in
Width77.2 in70.9 in
Height69.6 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,292 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in38.8 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in35.7 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 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte GT

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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