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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: $35,940

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,386

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,257

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620152015
ModelOptimaOptimaPathfinderPathfinder
TrimSXSX LimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $36,060 $41,410
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $33,512 $38,477
Premium Technology Package 4,800      
Universal garage door opener 350 350    
Premium Package     3,330  
Floor mats     210 210
Premium Technology Package 4,380      
Universal garage door opener 291 291    
Premium Package     3,087  
Floor mats     159 159
Options (change) 5,150 350 3,540 210
Options (change) 4,671 291 3,246 159
Destination 850 850 885 885
Total Price $35,940 $37,240 $40,485 $42,505
Total Invoice $33,386 $34,576 $37,643 $39,521

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,420
Model Year2016201620152015
ModelOptimaOptimaPathfinderPathfinder
TrimSXSX LimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4245hp I4260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$35,940$37,240$40,485$42,505
Adjustments for Features-175-4750-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,765$36,765$40,485$42,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0$1,520
Total Invoice$33,386$34,576$37,643$39,521
Adjustments for Features-163-4410-465
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,223$34,135$37,643$39,056
Cost Above Minimum$0$912$0$1,413

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year2016201620152015
ModelOptimaOptimaPathfinderPathfinder
TrimSXSX LimitedSLPlatinum
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125  
Remote start  $150$150
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
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$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Rearview camera$200   
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player  $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 
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
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$300 $300
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated front row armrests$100$100  
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
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$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,690$8,990$8,515$9,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$475$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-163-4410-465

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20162015
ModelOptimaPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in114.2 in
Length191.1 in197.2 in
Width73.2 in77.2 in
Height57.7 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,149 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
15.9 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.947.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.979.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested125025%
Total Not Requested375075%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Around view cameras300Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested192564%
Total Not Requested107536%

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