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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: $21,030

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,002

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,949

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelXterraXterraForteForte
TrimOff RoadSEEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,850 $25,750 $19,690 $20,890
Base Invoice $22,306 $24,083 $18,751 $19,707
Side curtain airbags 700 700    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230 230    
Cargo cover 80 80    
Satellite radio 350 350    
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package 900      
Interior air filter 60 60    
Floor mats 110 110 115 115
Universal garage door opener     350 350
Cargo net     50 50
Side curtain airbags 607 607    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 171 171    
Cargo cover 60 60    
Satellite radio 304 304    
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package 780      
Interior air filter 44 44    
Floor mats 74 74 93 93
Universal garage door opener     291 291
Cargo net     42 42
Options (change) 2,430 1,530 515 515
Options (change) 2,040 1,260 426 426
Destination 605 605 825 825
Total Price $26,885 $27,885 $21,030 $22,230
Total Invoice $24,951 $25,948 $20,002 $20,958

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,721
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelXterraXterraForteForte
TrimOff RoadSEEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine265hp V6265hp V6173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM6A5T6M6
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)265/75-16265/65-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$26,885$27,885$21,030$22,230
Adjustments for Features0-1,330-1,065-640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,885$26,555$19,965$21,590
Cost Above Minimum$330$0$0$1,625
Total Invoice$24,951$25,948$20,002$20,958
Adjustments for Features0-1,238-1,013-603
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,951$24,710$18,989$20,355
Cost Above Minimum$241$0$0$1,366

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2006200620152015
ModelXterraXterraForteForte
TrimOff RoadSEEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
5-speed automatic $900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist  $50$50
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
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  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Skid plate (one) $50  
Skid plates$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tubular side steps $350  
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$1,935$3,265$3,000$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,330$1,065$640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,238-1,013-603

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062015
ModelXterraForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length178.7 in171.3 in
Width72.8 in70.1 in
Height74.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft356.4 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

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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