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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: $22,370

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,770

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelOptimaOptimaPathfinder
TrimEXSXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,690 $21,140 $29,290
Base Invoice $19,255 $19,665 $27,444
2.7L V6 1,005 1,005  
Floor mats     200
2.7L V6 840 935  
Floor mats     163
Options (change) 1,005 1,005 200
Options (change) 840 935 163
Destination 675 675 825
Total Price $22,370 $22,820 $30,315
Total Invoice $20,770 $21,275 $28,432

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,043
Model Year200920092012
ModelOptimaOptimaPathfinder
TrimEXSXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine194hp V6194hp V6266hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/50-17245/75-16
Total Price$22,370$22,820$30,315
Adjustments for Features-410-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,960$22,785$30,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$825$0
Total Invoice$20,770$21,275$28,432
Adjustments for Features-381-330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,389$21,242$28,432
Cost Above Minimum$0$853$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year200920092012
ModelOptimaOptimaPathfinder
TrimEXSXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment under second row seats  $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Skid plate (one)  $50
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,850$4,475$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$410$35$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-381-330

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20092012
ModelOptimaPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in112.2 in
Length189.0 in192.3 in
Width71.1 in72.8 in
Height58.3 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,294 lb.4,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 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
15.0 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.049.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.079.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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