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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: $24,385

Kia Forte GT   
Difference: $7,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120212021
ModelXterraForteForte
TrimPRO-4XEXGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,670 $23,090 $22,790
iPod integration 260    
Leather seating surfaces 1,000    
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Cargo net   50 50
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Floor mats   125 125
iPod integration 214    
Leather seating surfaces 909    
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Cargo net   42 42
Rear bumper protector   62 62
Floor mats   102 102
Options (change) 1,260 600 600
Options (change) 1,123 497 497
Destination 810 995 995
Total Price $31,740 $24,685 $24,385

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,158
Model Year201120212021
ModelXterraForteForte
TrimPRO-4XEXGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6147hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM6CVT-6S7
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,740$24,685$24,385
Adjustments for Features-1,185-4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,555$24,235$24,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$150

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201120212021
ModelXterraForteForte
TrimPRO-4XEXGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents $100 
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio $200$200
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Light bar$150  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $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  
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,835$4,100$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,185$450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,110-270

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112021
ModelXterraForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length178.7 in182.7 in
Width72.8 in70.9 in
Height74.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,144 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.8 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft315.3 ft3

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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 GT

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

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