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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: $28,800

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,780

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,939

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaPathfinder
TrimEXSXHybrid EXLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,650 $26,800 $31,950 $38,120
Base Invoice $22,095 $25,040 $29,555 $35,304
Premium Package 2,950 2,950    
Navigation system 1,400 1,400   1,850
4.0L V6       0
Premium Package 2,635 2,635    
Navigation system 1,250 1,250   1,605
4.0L V6       0
Options (change) 4,350 4,350 0 1,850
Options (change) 3,885 3,885 0 1,605
Destination 800 800 800 810
Total Price $28,800 $31,950 $32,750 $40,780
Total Invoice $26,780 $29,725 $30,355 $37,719

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,140
Model Year2013201320132011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaPathfinder
TrimEXSXHybrid EXLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4274hp I4159hp I4 H266hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17265/60-18
Total Price$28,800$31,950$32,750$40,780
Adjustments for Features0-625-980-1,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,800$31,325$31,770$38,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$2,970$0
Total Invoice$26,780$29,725$30,355$37,719
Adjustments for Features0-581-908-1,799
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,780$29,144$29,447$35,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,364$2,667$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year2013201320132011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaPathfinder
TrimEXSXHybrid EXLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo net   $40
Class IV trailer hitch   $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Rear seat pass-through  $100 
Roof rack   $300
Storage compartment under second row seats   $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear wiper   $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Running boards   $350
Skid plate (one)   $50
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive   $15
Media drive, small  $5 
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Metal pedals $75  
Partial leather seating sufaces $450  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$5,825$6,450$6,805$7,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$980$1,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-581-908-1,799

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20132011
ModelOptimaPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in112.2 in
Length190.7 in192.3 in
Width72.1 in72.8 in
Height57.3 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,224 lb.4,447 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 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
15.4 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.449.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.479.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5Yes
App support0No
Total Requested90529%
Total Not Requested222571%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5Yes
App support0No
Total Requested80527%
Total Not Requested222573%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72595%
Total Not Requested405%
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
266 hp@5600
291 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
266 hp@5600
291 lb-ft@4000
1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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