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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: $36,410

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,784

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
ModelOptimaOptimaPathfinder
TrimSXSX LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $42,320
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $39,321
SX Base Package 3,085    
Technology Package 4,800    
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Remote start 425 425  
Floor mats     235
SX Base Package 2,842    
Technology Package 4,380    
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Remote start 353 353  
Floor mats     187
Options (change) 8,660 775 235
Options (change) 7,866 644 187
Destination 895 895 975
Total Price $36,410 $37,760 $43,530
Total Invoice $33,784 $35,020 $40,483

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,281
Model Year201720172018
ModelOptimaOptimaPathfinder
TrimSXSX LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4245hp I4284hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/55-20
Total Price$36,410$37,760$43,530
Adjustments for Features0-875-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,410$36,885$42,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$33,784$35,020$40,483
Adjustments for Features0-812-1,418
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,784$34,208$39,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$424$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201720172018
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  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
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, low-speed$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
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
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
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$200 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$8,290$9,165$9,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-812-1,418

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20172018
ModelOptimaPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in114.2 in
Length191.1 in198.5 in
Width73.2 in77.2 in
Height57.7 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,292 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder specs.

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 radio50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested127549%
Total Not Requested132551%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear reading lights0No
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
Interior ambient lighting150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested165032%
Total Not Requested350068%

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