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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: $31,190

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $15,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,048

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $13,917

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011
ModelOptimaOptimaPathfinder
TrimSXSX LimitedLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $38,120
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $35,304
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Cargo net 50 50  
Value Package     2,100
Floor mats     200
Navigation system     1,850
5.6L V8     1,080
4WD w/low range     2,200
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Cargo net 42 42  
Value Package     1,943
Floor mats     163
Navigation system     1,605
5.6L V8     1,105
4WD w/low range     2,035
Options (change) 400 400 7,430
Options (change) 333 333 6,851
Destination 850 850 810
Total Price $31,190 $37,290 $46,360
Total Invoice $29,048 $34,618 $42,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,010
Model Year201620162011
ModelOptimaOptimaPathfinder
TrimSXSX LimitedLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4245hp I4310hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18265/60-18
Total Price$31,190$37,290$46,360
Adjustments for Features0-4,950-5,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,190$32,340$41,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$29,048$34,618$42,965
Adjustments for Features0-4,595-4,907
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,048$30,023$38,058
Cost Above Minimum$0$975$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201620162011
ModelOptimaOptimaPathfinder
TrimSXSX LimitedLE
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
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 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
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$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Running boards  $350
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player  $125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,025$9,975$10,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,950$5,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,595-4,907

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20162011
ModelOptimaPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in112.2 in
Length191.1 in192.3 in
Width73.2 in72.8 in
Height57.7 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.5,020 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
15.9 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.949.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.979.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72595%
Total Not Requested405%
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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