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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: $32,975

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $7,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,640

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $6,491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152013
ModelOptimaOptimaPathfinder
TrimHybrid EXSX Limited TurboPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,150 $35,500 $39,550
Base Invoice $29,815 $33,140 $36,048
Illuminated door sill trim plates     275
Illuminated door sill trim plates     238
Options (change) 0 0 275
Options (change) 0 0 238
Destination 825 825 845
Total Price $32,975 $36,325 $40,670
Total Invoice $30,640 $33,965 $37,131

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,579
Model Year201520152013
ModelOptimaOptimaPathfinder
TrimHybrid EXSX Limited TurboPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine159hp I4 H274hp I4260hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 8?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18235/55-20
Total Price$32,975$36,325$40,670
Adjustments for Features0-3,125-3,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,975$33,200$37,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$225$0
Total Invoice$30,640$33,965$37,131
Adjustments for Features0-2,922-2,912
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,640$31,043$34,219
Cost Above Minimum$0$403$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201520152013
ModelOptimaOptimaPathfinder
TrimHybrid EXSX Limited TurboPlatinum
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
Power liftgate  $350
Remote start  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $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
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 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,375$7,500$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,125$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,922-2,912

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20152013
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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