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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: $31,610

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,404

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,641

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172013
ModelOptimaOptimaPathfinder
TrimSXSX LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $39,550
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $36,048
SX Base Package 3,085    
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Remote start 425 425  
Floor mats     200
SX Base Package 2,842    
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Remote start 353 353  
Floor mats     152
Options (change) 3,860 775 200
Options (change) 3,486 644 152
Destination 895 895 845
Total Price $31,610 $37,760 $40,595
Total Invoice $29,404 $35,020 $37,045

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,109
Model Year201720172013
ModelOptimaOptimaPathfinder
TrimSXSX LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4245hp I4260hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/55-20
Total Price$31,610$37,760$40,595
Adjustments for Features0-5,675-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,610$32,085$37,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$29,404$35,020$37,045
Adjustments for Features0-5,263-2,532
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,404$29,757$34,513
Cost Above Minimum$0$353$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201720172013
ModelOptimaOptimaPathfinder
TrimSXSX LimitedPlatinum
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
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$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
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 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting $150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
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, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,240$10,915$8,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,675$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,263-2,532

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20172013
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

SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested122547%
Total Not Requested137553%

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