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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: $37,270

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,571

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,912

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaPathfinder
TrimSXPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,500 $42,320
Base Invoice $28,380 $39,321
Technology Package 3,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Limited Package 2,100  
Remote start 425  
Floor mats   235
Technology Package 2,727  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Limited Package 1,925  
Remote start 353  
Floor mats   187
Options (change) 5,875 235
Options (change) 5,296 187
Destination 895 975
Total Price $37,270 $43,530
Total Invoice $34,571 $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: $5,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,261
Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaPathfinder
TrimSXPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4284hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/55-20
Total Price$37,270$43,530
Adjustments for Features0-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,270$42,830
Total Invoice$34,571$40,483
Adjustments for Features0-651
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,571$39,832

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaPathfinder
TrimSXPlatinum
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$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 
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 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
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 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,590$9,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-651

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20182018
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested117538%
Total Not Requested190062%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

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