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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: $29,600

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $14,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,535

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $12,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112017
ModelOptimaOptimaPathfinder
TrimEX TurboSXPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,700 $26,200 $42,070
Base Invoice $23,080 $24,480 $39,089
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Premium Package 2,150 2,000  
Floor mats     225
Illuminated door sill trim plates     365
Technology Package 1,785 1,785  
Premium Package 1,920 1,790  
Floor mats     175
Illuminated door sill trim plates     281
Options (change) 4,150 4,000 590
Options (change) 3,705 3,575 456
Destination 750 750 960
Total Price $29,600 $30,950 $43,620
Total Invoice $27,535 $28,805 $40,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,340
Model Year201120112017
ModelOptimaOptimaPathfinder
TrimEX TurboSXPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4274hp I4284hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG22/34 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18235/55-20
Total Price$29,600$30,950$43,620
Adjustments for Features0-775-7,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,600$30,175$36,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0
Total Invoice$27,535$28,805$40,505
Adjustments for Features0-721-6,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,535$28,084$33,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$549$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201120112017
ModelOptimaOptimaPathfinder
TrimEX TurboSXPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Power liftgate  $350
Remote start  $150
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$0 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
App support  $0
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Speaker lights$100$100 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Folding third row seats  $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,550$5,325$11,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$7,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-721-6,630

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20112017
ModelOptimaPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in114.2 in
Length190.7 in198.5 in
Width72.1 in77.2 in
Height57.3 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.4,292 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 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
15.4 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.447.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.479.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested120050%
Total Not Requested120050%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested120052%

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