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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: $20,765

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $6,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,870

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $5,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelXterraXterraForteForteForte
TrimOff RoadSELXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,850 $25,750 $18,090 $20,390 $20,990
Base Invoice $22,306 $24,083 $17,359 $19,367 $19,811
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 110 110 115 115 115
Popular Plus Package     1,310    
Universal garage door opener     350 350 350
Cargo net     50 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 93
Popular Plus Package     1,235    
Universal garage door opener     291 291 291
Cargo net     42 42 42
Options (change) 2,430 1,530 1,825 515 515
Options (change) 2,040 1,260 1,661 426 426
Destination 605 605 850 850 850
Total Price $26,885 $27,885 $20,765 $21,755 $22,355
Total Invoice $24,951 $25,948 $19,870 $20,643 $21,087

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,596
Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelXterraXterraForteForteForte
TrimOff RoadSELXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine265hp V6265hp V6173hp I4173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM6A5T6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9380, 9?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16265/65-17205/55-16215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$26,885$27,885$20,765$21,755$22,355
Adjustments for Features0-1,330-790-1,265-565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,885$26,555$19,975$20,490$21,790
Cost Above Minimum$330$0$0$515$1,815
Total Invoice$24,951$25,948$19,870$20,643$21,087
Adjustments for Features0-1,238-756-1,200-533
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,951$24,710$19,114$19,443$20,554
Cost Above Minimum$241$0$0$329$1,440

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelXterraXterraForteForteForte
TrimOff RoadSELXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150
5-speed automatic $900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
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$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$200
Skid plate (one) $50   
Skid plates$150    
Tow hook(s), front$40$40   
Tubular side steps $350   
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$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   
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0$0
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$2,725$3,200$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,330$790$1,265$565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,238-756-1,200-533

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062016
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 LX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Popular Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%

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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