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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: $19,695

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $9,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,855

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $8,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201720172017
ModelXterraXterraForteForteForte
TrimOff RoadSELXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,260 $27,560 $18,200 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $25,546 $25,826 $17,463 $20,966 $22,422
Technology Package 1,300        
Side curtain airbags 700 700      
iPod integration 290 290      
Cargo cover 85 85      
Floor mats 115 115 125 125 125
Universal garage door opener     350 350 350
Cargo net     50 50 50
Rear bumper protector     75 75 75
Technology Package 1,127        
Side curtain airbags 607 607      
iPod integration 243 243      
Cargo cover 63 63      
Floor mats 83 83 102 102 102
Universal garage door opener     291 291 291
Cargo net     42 42 42
Rear bumper protector     62 62 62
Options (change) 2,490 1,190 600 600 600
Options (change) 2,123 996 497 497 497
Destination 780 780 895 895 895
Total Price $30,530 $29,530 $19,695 $23,595 $25,295
Total Invoice $28,449 $27,602 $18,855 $22,358 $23,814

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,789
Model Year20082008201720172017
ModelXterraXterraForteForteForte
TrimOff RoadSELXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine261hp V6261hp V6164hp I4164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM6A5T6T6S7
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LRWDFWDFWDFWD
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)265/75-16265/65-17195/65-15215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,530$29,530$19,695$23,595$25,295
Adjustments for Features-2,715-2,0950-2,930-3,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,815$27,435$19,695$20,665$22,090
Cost Above Minimum$380$0$0$970$2,395
Total Invoice$28,449$27,602$18,855$22,358$23,814
Adjustments for Features-2,530-1,9580-2,776-3,017
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,919$25,644$18,855$19,582$20,797
Cost Above Minimum$275$0$0$727$1,942

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082008201720172017
ModelXterraXterraForteForteForte
TrimOff RoadSELXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
5-speed automatic $900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700    
RWD $0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Proximity key   $250$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 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300$300   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50   
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150    
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$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 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125  
iPod integration$100$100   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25$25
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $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
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Heated front seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Metal pedals    $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0    
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,935$4,315$2,220$5,150$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,715$2,095$0$2,930$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,530-1,9580-2,776-3,017

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082017
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.2,929 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 in53.8 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested67555%
Total Not Requested55045%

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%

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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