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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: $25,840

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelOptimaPathfinder
TrimEXPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,690 $39,550
Base Invoice $19,255 $36,048
Navigation system 1,200  
Premium Package 1,300  
Convenience Package 970  
2.7L V6 1,005  
Floor mats   200
Navigation system 1,075  
Premium Package 1,160  
Convenience Package 865  
2.7L V6 840  
Floor mats   152
Options (change) 4,475 200
Options (change) 3,940 152
Destination 675 845
Total Price $25,840 $40,595
Total Invoice $23,870 $37,045

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,256
Model Year20092013
ModelOptimaPathfinder
TrimEXPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine194hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/55-20
Total Price$25,840$40,595
Adjustments for Features0-5,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,840$35,205
Total Invoice$23,870$37,045
Adjustments for Features0-4,919
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,870$32,126

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20092013
ModelOptimaPathfinder
TrimEXPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,925$8,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,919

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20092013
ModelOptimaPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in114.2 in
Length189.0 in197.2 in
Width71.1 in77.2 in
Height58.3 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,294 lb.4,149 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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		15.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.047.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.079.8 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?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

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