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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: $19,535

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $8,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,080

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $6,976

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020062006
ModelOptimaPathfinderPathfinder
TrimLXSELE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,995 $26,650 $33,500
Base Invoice $17,640 $24,647 $30,982
Convenience Package 750    
Floor mats 95 140 240
Airbag Package   700  
Bodyside moldings   140  
Satellite radio     350
Convenience Package 670    
Floor mats 75 99 176
Airbag Package   607  
Bodyside moldings   98  
Satellite radio     304
Options (change) 845 980 590
Options (change) 745 804 480
Destination 695 605 605
Total Price $19,535 $28,235 $34,695
Total Invoice $19,080 $26,056 $32,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,188
Model Year201020062006
ModelOptimaPathfinderPathfinder
TrimLXSELE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16265/70-16265/65-17
Total Price$19,535$28,235$34,695
Adjustments for Features0-4,105-8,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,535$24,130$26,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,530
Total Invoice$19,080$26,056$32,067
Adjustments for Features0-3,788-7,426
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,080$22,268$24,641
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,373

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201020062006
ModelOptimaPathfinderPathfinder
TrimLXSELE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net $40$40
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Roof rack $300$300
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Skid plates $150$150
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Satellite radio$200 $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,220$5,325$9,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,105$8,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,788-7,426

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20102006
ModelOptimaPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in112.2 in
Length189.0 in187.6 in
Width71.1 in72.8 in
Height58.3 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.4,373 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 in39.9 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
Kia Optima LX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SE

Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

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

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