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Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,670

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $7,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,920

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $7,466

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelOptimaOptimaPathfinder
TrimLXEXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $16,400 $19,100 $27,210
Base Invoice $15,245 $17,605 $25,499
2.7L V6 1,550 1,300  
4-speed shiftable automatic 1,250    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795 795  
Floor mats 85 85 155
2.7L V6 1,150 1,020  
4-speed shiftable automatic 1,160    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710 710  
Floor mats 65 65 107
Options (change) 3,680 2,180 155
Options (change) 3,085 1,795 107
Destination 590 590 780
Total Price $20,670 $21,870 $28,145
Total Invoice $18,920 $19,990 $26,386

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,221
Model Year200620062009
ModelOptimaOptimaPathfinder
TrimLXEXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp V6170hp V6266hp V6
TransmissionT4T4A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16245/75-16
Total Price$20,670$21,870$28,145
Adjustments for Features0-2,325-3,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,670$19,545$24,625
Cost Above Minimum$1,125$0$0
Total Invoice$18,920$19,990$26,386
Adjustments for Features0-2,125-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,920$17,865$23,086
Cost Above Minimum$1,055$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year200620062009
ModelOptimaOptimaPathfinder
TrimLXEXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Overhead sunglass holder$25 $25
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment under second row seats  $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Cassette player $50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights $125 
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Total Value of Features$1,250$3,575$4,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,325$3,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,125-3,300

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20062009
ModelOptimaPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.2 in
Length185.8 in192.3 in
Width71.5 in72.8 in
Height55.5 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.4,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.6 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		13.649.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.679.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder specs.

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