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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: $35,300

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,975

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320152015
ModelOptimaPathfinderPathfinder
TrimSXSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,800 $36,060 $41,410
Base Invoice $25,040 $33,512 $38,477
Premium Package 2,950 3,330  
Limited Package 3,350    
Navigation system 1,400    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350 350
Premium Package 2,635 3,087  
Limited Package 3,250    
Navigation system 1,250    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   266 266
Options (change) 7,700 3,680 350
Options (change) 7,135 3,353 266
Destination 800 885 885
Total Price $35,300 $40,625 $42,645
Total Invoice $32,975 $37,750 $39,628

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,601
Model Year201320152015
ModelOptimaPathfinderPathfinder
TrimSXSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$35,300$40,625$42,645
Adjustments for Features0-2,340-2,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,300$38,285$39,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,520
Total Invoice$32,975$37,750$39,628
Adjustments for Features0-2,174-2,639
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,975$35,576$36,989
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,413

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201320152015
ModelOptimaPathfinderPathfinder
TrimSXSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote start $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras $500$500
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
App support$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Speaker lights$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Metal pedals$75  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,075$8,415$8,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,340$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,174-2,639

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20132015
ModelOptimaPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in114.2 in
Length190.7 in197.2 in
Width72.1 in77.2 in
Height57.3 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,224 lb.4,150 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 SX

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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested132544%
Total Not Requested170556%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
First-aid kit15No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Around view cameras300No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested162554%
Total Not Requested137546%

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