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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $20,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620202020
ModelOptimaPathfinderPathfinder
TrimEXSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $38,390 $43,220
Leather Package 1,000    
Rear spoiler 220    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Floor mats 85 235 235
Premium Package   2,650  
Leather Package 890    
Rear spoiler 169    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Floor mats 65 187 187
Premium Package   2,457  
Options (change) 2,100 2,885 235
Options (change) 1,834 2,644 187
Destination 590 1,095 1,095
Total Price $21,790 $42,370 $44,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,074
Model Year200620202020
ModelOptimaPathfinderPathfinder
TrimEXSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4284hp V6284hp V6
TransmissionT4CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$21,790$42,370$44,550
Adjustments for Features0-10,215-11,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$32,155$33,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,030

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year200620202020
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$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$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$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Moving object detection, front $25$25
Moving object detection, rear $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
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$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$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
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
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$1,375$11,590$12,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,215$11,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-901-327

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20062020
ModelOptimaPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in114.2 in
Length185.8 in198.5 in
Width71.5 in77.2 in
Height55.5 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.4,293 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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%

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