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Nissan Xterra vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Xterra vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,910

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,102

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620102010
ModelXterraXterraForteForte
TrimOff RoadSEEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,850 $25,750 $15,995 $17,495
Base Invoice $22,306 $24,083 $15,230 $16,660
Side curtain airbags 700 700    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230 230 180 180
Satellite radio 350 350    
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package 900      
Floor mats 110 110    
Interior air filter 60 60    
Cargo net     40 40
Side curtain airbags 607 607    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 171 171 145 145
Satellite radio 304 304    
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package 780      
Floor mats 74 74    
Interior air filter 44 44    
Cargo net     32 32
Options (change) 2,350 1,450 220 220
Options (change) 1,980 1,200 177 177
Destination 605 605 695 695
Total Price $26,805 $27,805 $16,910 $18,410
Total Invoice $24,891 $25,888 $16,102 $17,532

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,718
Model Year2006200620102010
ModelXterraXterraForteForte
TrimOff RoadSEEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6156hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM6A5M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9380, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16265/65-17195/65-15215/45-17
Total Price$26,805$27,805$16,910$18,410
Adjustments for Features-1,965-3,2950-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,840$24,510$16,910$17,110
Cost Above Minimum$330$0$0$200
Total Invoice$24,891$25,888$16,102$17,532
Adjustments for Features-1,825-3,0680-1,238
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,066$22,820$16,102$16,294
Cost Above Minimum$246$0$0$192

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2006200620102010
ModelXterraXterraForteForte
TrimOff RoadSEEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
5-speed automatic $900  
5-speed manual  $0 
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300$300  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75$75  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Skid plate (one) $50  
Skid plates$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tubular side steps $350  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50  
Trip computer $150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0   
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$2,560$3,890$595$1,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,965$3,295$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,825-3,0680-1,238

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062010
ModelXterraForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length178.7 in178.3 in
Width72.8 in69.9 in
Height74.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra Off Road

Rockford Fosgate Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested17524%
Total Not Requested55076%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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