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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: $23,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,049

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620142014
ModelOptimaPathfinderPathfinder
TrimEXSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $35,250 $39,950
Base Invoice $17,605 $32,503 $36,830
Leather Package 1,000    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Rear spoiler 220    
Floor mats 85 210 210
2.7L V6 1,300    
Leather Package 890    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Rear spoiler 169    
Floor mats 65 159 159
2.7L V6 1,020    
Options (change) 3,400 210 210
Options (change) 2,854 159 159
Destination 590 860 860
Total Price $23,090 $36,320 $41,020
Total Invoice $21,049 $33,522 $37,849

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,152
Model Year200620142014
ModelOptimaPathfinderPathfinder
TrimEXSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp V6260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT4CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 6?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$23,090$36,320$41,020
Adjustments for Features0-5,765-7,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,090$30,555$33,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,650
Total Invoice$21,049$33,522$37,849
Adjustments for Features0-5,321-7,211
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,049$28,201$30,638
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,437

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year200620142014
ModelOptimaPathfinderPathfinder
TrimEXSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Brake assist $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
DVD-compatible player  $0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,125$7,890$9,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,765$7,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,321-7,211

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20062014
ModelOptimaPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in114.2 in
Length185.8 in197.2 in
Width71.5 in77.2 in
Height55.5 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.4,149 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in41.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.647.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.679.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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