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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: $13,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,608

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $12,483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182010
ModelOptimaPathfinder
TrimSXLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,500 $37,050
Base Invoice $28,380 $34,315
Cargo net 50  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Value Package   2,100
Floor mats   155
Cargo mat   85
5.6L V8   1,200
Navigation system   1,850
4WD w/low range   2,200
Cargo net 42  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Value Package   1,943
Floor mats   107
Cargo mat   71
5.6L V8   1,217
Navigation system   1,605
4WD w/low range   2,033
Options (change) 400 7,590
Options (change) 333 6,976
Destination 895 800
Total Price $31,795 $45,440
Total Invoice $29,608 $42,091

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,769
Model Year20182010
ModelOptimaPathfinder
TrimSXLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4310hp V8
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18265/60-18
Total Price$31,795$45,440
Adjustments for Features0-2,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,795$42,510
Total Invoice$29,608$42,091
Adjustments for Features0-2,714
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,608$39,377

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20182010
ModelOptimaPathfinder
TrimSXLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $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
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under second row seats $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Compass$0 
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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 
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$7,200$10,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,714

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20182010
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.5,020 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 LE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
SD Card slot25No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested765100%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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