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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: $35,325

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $5,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,825

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $4,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015
ModelOptimaOptimaPathfinderPathfinder
TrimHybrid EXSX Limited TurboSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,150 $35,500 $36,060 $41,410
Base Invoice $29,815 $33,140 $33,512 $38,477
Technology Package 2,350      
Premium Package     3,330  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     350 350
Technology Package 2,185      
Premium Package     3,087  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     266 266
Options (change) 2,350 0 3,680 350
Options (change) 2,185 0 3,353 266
Destination 825 825 885 885
Total Price $35,325 $36,325 $40,625 $42,645
Total Invoice $32,825 $33,965 $37,750 $39,628

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,804
Model Year2015201520152015
ModelOptimaOptimaPathfinderPathfinder
TrimHybrid EXSX Limited TurboSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine159hp I4 H274hp I4260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 8?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$35,325$36,325$40,625$42,645
Adjustments for Features0-1,375-2,440-2,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,325$34,950$38,185$39,705
Cost Above Minimum$375$0$0$1,520
Total Invoice$32,825$33,965$37,750$39,628
Adjustments for Features0-1,286-2,267-2,732
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,825$32,679$35,483$36,896
Cost Above Minimum$146$0$0$1,413

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year2015201520152015
ModelOptimaOptimaPathfinderPathfinder
TrimHybrid EXSX Limited TurboSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras  $500$500
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$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
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
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 $300
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$5,975$7,350$8,415$8,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,375$2,440$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,286-2,267-2,732

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20152015
ModelOptimaPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in114.2 in
Length190.7 in197.2 in
Width72.1 in77.2 in
Height57.9 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.4,150 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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 Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested120069%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Navigation system600Yes
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
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested162554%
Total Not Requested137546%

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