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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,710

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $1,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,450

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $802

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelPathfinderSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimLEEX V6SX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,240 $32,100 $38,300 $41,500
Base Invoice $37,264 $30,456 $36,006 $38,987
4.0L V6 0      
Floor mats 200 150    
Class II trailer hitch   395 395 395
Touring Package   2,900    
Premium Package   2,500    
Cargo net   50 50 50
Roof rack crossbars   225 225 225
Tubular side steps   495 495 495
4.0L V6 0      
Floor mats 163 125    
Class II trailer hitch   327 327 327
Touring Package   2,703    
Premium Package   2,305    
Cargo net   42 42 42
Roof rack crossbars   187 187 187
Tubular side steps   410 410 410
Options (change) 200 6,715 1,165 1,165
Options (change) 163 6,099 966 966
Destination 825 895 895 895
Total Price $41,265 $39,710 $40,360 $43,560
Total Invoice $38,252 $37,450 $37,867 $40,848

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,336
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelPathfinderSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimLEEX V6SX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine266hp V6290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10630, 12630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$41,265$39,710$40,360$43,560
Adjustments for Features0-2,430-3,145-4,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,265$37,280$37,215$38,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$65$0$1,525
Total Invoice$38,252$37,450$37,867$40,848
Adjustments for Features0-2,292-2,951-4,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,252$35,158$34,916$36,328
Cost Above Minimum$0$242$0$1,412

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelPathfinderSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimLEEX V6SX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Full-size spare tire$225   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Class IV trailer hitch$300   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Storage compartment under second row seats$50   
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250  
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40 $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Running boards$350   
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof$900   
Tubular side steps $350$350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive$15   
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upgraded headliner (optional)  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
White-letter tires$0   
Total Value of Features$5,470$7,900$8,615$10,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,430$3,145$4,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,292-2,951-4,520

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122016
ModelPathfinderSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in109.4 in
Length192.3 in187.4 in
Width72.8 in74.4 in
Height72.0 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,447 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.0 in41.4 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft338.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior lights, additional0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Infinity, 630W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested82531%
Total Not Requested185069%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested105081%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX Limited V6

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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