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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: $31,795

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,608

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,829

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelOptimaPathfinderPathfinder
TrimSXSELE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,500 $30,280 $36,080
Base Invoice $28,380 $28,054 $33,418
Universal garage door opener 350    
Cargo net 50    
Airbag Package   700  
Premium Package   1,850  
Leather Package   1,850  
Floor mats   155 155
Cargo mat   85 85
Satellite radio   150  
5.6L V8   1,600 1,700
Universal garage door opener 291    
Cargo net 42    
Airbag Package   607  
Premium Package   1,605  
Leather Package   1,605  
Floor mats   106 106
Cargo mat   70 70
Satellite radio   131  
5.6L V8   1,479 1,573
Options (change) 400 6,390 1,940
Options (change) 333 5,603 1,749
Destination 895 780 780
Total Price $31,795 $37,450 $38,800
Total Invoice $29,608 $34,437 $35,947

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,081
Model Year201820082008
ModelOptimaPathfinderPathfinder
TrimSXSELE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4310hp V8310hp V8
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18265/60-18265/60-18
Total Price$31,795$37,450$38,800
Adjustments for Features-1,3450-160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,450$37,450$38,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,190
Total Invoice$29,608$34,437$35,947
Adjustments for Features-1,2520-148
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,356$34,437$35,799
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,362

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201820082008
ModelOptimaPathfinderPathfinder
TrimSXSELE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Storage compartment under second row seats $50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,100$6,755$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,345$0$160
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2520-148

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20182008
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.4,779 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 SE

Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested112575%
Total Not Requested37525%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
5.6L V8
DOHC-4v
310 hp@5200
388 lb-ft@3400
FeatureValueRequested?
5.6L V8
DOHC-4v
310 hp@5200
388 lb-ft@3400
1000Yes
265/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

5.6L V8
DOHC-4v
310 hp@5200
388 lb-ft@3400
FeatureValueRequested?
5.6L V8
DOHC-4v
310 hp@5200
388 lb-ft@3400
1000Yes
265/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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