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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: $20,840

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $5,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,932

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $4,646

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009201620162016
ModelXterraXterraXterraForteForteForte
TrimSOff RoadSELXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,060 $28,340 $27,340 $18,090 $20,390 $20,990
Base Invoice $22,804 $26,555 $25,620 $17,359 $19,367 $19,811
X Gear Package 500          
Technology Package 0 0 0      
iPod integration 270 270 270      
Cargo cover 85 85 85      
Floor mats 115 115 115 115 115 115
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250          
Popular Plus Package       1,310    
Universal garage door opener       350 350 350
Cargo net       50 50 50
Rear bumper protector       75 75 75
X Gear Package 433          
Technology Package 0 0 0      
iPod integration 230 230 230      
Cargo cover 63 63 63      
Floor mats 84 84 84 93 93 93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 184          
Popular Plus Package       1,235    
Universal garage door opener       291 291 291
Cargo net       42 42 42
Rear bumper protector       62 62 62
Options (change) 1,220 470 470 1,900 590 590
Options (change) 994 377 377 1,723 488 488
Destination 780 780 780 850 850 850
Total Price $26,060 $29,590 $28,590 $20,840 $21,830 $22,430
Total Invoice $24,578 $27,712 $26,777 $19,932 $20,705 $21,149

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,947
Model Year200920092009201620162016
ModelXterraXterraXterraForteForteForte
TrimSOff RoadSELXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine261hp V6261hp V6261hp V6173hp I4173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM6M6A5T6T6M6
DrivetrainRWD4WD, PT w/4LRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9380, 9380, 9?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16265/75-16265/65-17205/55-16215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$26,060$29,590$28,590$20,840$21,830$22,430
Adjustments for Features0-2,000-2,280-315-790-165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,060$27,590$26,310$20,525$21,040$22,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,530$250$0$515$1,740
Total Invoice$24,578$27,712$26,777$19,932$20,705$21,149
Adjustments for Features0-1,873-2,135-301-749-156
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,578$25,839$24,642$19,631$19,956$20,993
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,261$64$0$325$1,362

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200920092009201620162016
ModelXterraXterraXterraForteForteForte
TrimSOff RoadSELXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   $150
5-speed automatic  $900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100 
RWD$0 $0   
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700    
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key     $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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$0   
Brake assist   $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225   
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
Aluminum roof rack$300$300$300   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75$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$275   
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50 $50   
Skid plates $150    
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40   
Tubular side steps$350 $350   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
iPod integration$100$100$100   
USB port   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25   
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
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$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat $150$150   
Leather seating surfaces  $900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Metal pedals     $75
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$0   
Total Value of Features$2,285$4,285$4,565$2,600$3,075$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,000$2,280$315$790$165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,873-2,135-301-749-156

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092016
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 S

X Gear Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo net40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Small cargo box, roof-mounted75No
Total Requested16554%
Total Not Requested14046%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested52549%
Total Not Requested55051%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra Off Road

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested52549%
Total Not Requested55051%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested52549%
Total Not Requested55051%

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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