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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: $33,950

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $12,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,793

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $11,689

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelOptimaOptimaPathfinder
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,500 $35,300 $40,240
Base Invoice $25,763 $32,963 $37,264
Technology Package 2,300    
Premium Package 3,300    
Cargo net 50 50  
Value Package     2,100
5.6L V8     1,530
4WD w/low range     2,200
Technology Package 2,129    
Premium Package 3,059    
Cargo net 42 42  
Value Package     1,943
5.6L V8     1,415
4WD w/low range     2,035
Options (change) 5,650 50 5,830
Options (change) 5,230 42 5,393
Destination 800 800 825
Total Price $33,950 $36,150 $46,895
Total Invoice $31,793 $33,805 $43,482

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,634
Model Year201420142012
ModelOptimaOptimaPathfinder
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4274hp I4310hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18265/60-18
Total Price$33,950$36,150$46,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-3,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,950$34,800$43,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$31,793$33,805$43,482
Adjustments for Features0-1,262-3,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,793$32,543$40,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201420142012
ModelOptimaOptimaPathfinder
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
4WD w/low range  $2200
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rack  $300
Storage compartment under second row seats  $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200 
Running boards  $350
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,950$8,300$10,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$3,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,262-3,055

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20142012
ModelOptimaPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in112.2 in
Length190.7 in192.3 in
Width72.1 in72.8 in
Height57.9 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.5,020 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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 SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested80024%
Total Not Requested247576%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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