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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: $36,325

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $8,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152020
ModelOptimaPathfinder
TrimSX Limited TurboPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,500 $43,220
Illuminated door sill trim plates   365
Illuminated door sill trim plates   281
Options (change) 0 365
Options (change) 0 281
Destination 825 1,095
Total Price $36,325 $44,680

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,700
Model Year20152020
ModelOptimaPathfinder
TrimSX Limited TurboPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4284hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/55-20
Total Price$36,325$44,680
Adjustments for Features0-3,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,325$41,065

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20152020
ModelOptimaPathfinder
TrimSX Limited TurboPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote start $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Forward collision warning $200
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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
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$6,450$10,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-111

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20152020
ModelOptimaPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in114.2 in
Length190.7 in198.5 in
Width72.1 in77.2 in
Height57.9 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.4,292 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder specs.

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