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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: $25,125

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelOptimaPathfinderPathfinder
TrimEXSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,895 $36,410 $41,610
Base Invoice $18,510 $33,837 $38,663
Stability control 650    
Premium Package 1,300    
Convenience Package 700    
Appearance Package 700    
Rear spoiler 200    
2.7L V6 1,005    
Floor mats   210 210
Stability control 580    
Premium Package 1,160    
Convenience Package 625    
Appearance Package 625    
Rear spoiler 160    
2.7L V6 840    
Floor mats   159 159
Options (change) 4,555 210 210
Options (change) 3,990 159 159
Destination 675 900 900
Total Price $25,125 $37,520 $42,720
Total Invoice $23,175 $34,896 $39,722

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,847
Model Year200820162016
ModelOptimaPathfinderPathfinder
TrimEXSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine185hp V6260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$25,125$37,520$42,720
Adjustments for Features0-4,165-7,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,125$33,355$35,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,150
Total Invoice$23,175$34,896$39,722
Adjustments for Features0-3,874-6,709
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,175$31,022$33,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,991

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year200820162016
ModelOptimaPathfinderPathfinder
TrimEXSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Sunroof$900 $900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
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$3,350$7,515$10,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,165$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,874-6,709

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20082016
ModelOptimaPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in114.2 in
Length186.4 in197.2 in
Width71.1 in77.2 in
Height58.3 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.4,149 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 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		14.8 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		14.847.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.879.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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