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Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,755

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $7,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,435

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $6,583

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelSorentoSorentoPathfinderPathfinder
TrimEX V6SX V6SLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,950 $33,150 $37,500 $42,320
Base Invoice $26,490 $31,125 $34,849 $39,321
AWD 1,700 1,700    
Limited Package 2,000      
Premium Package 3,300   2,650  
Class II trailer hitch 350 350    
Floor mats 115 115 235 235
Remote start 350 350    
Rear bumper protector 65   210 210
Cargo cover 125 125    
Roof rack crossbars   195 355 355
Panoramic sunroof   1,500    
4WD     1,690 1,690
Cargo Package     305 305
Illuminated door sill trim plates     365 365
AWD 1,610 1,595    
Limited Package 1,785      
Premium Package 2,945   2,457  
Class II trailer hitch 280 280    
Floor mats 95 95 187 187
Remote start 280 280    
Rear bumper protector 50   157 157
Cargo cover 100 100    
Roof rack crossbars   150 286 286
Panoramic sunroof   1,340    
4WD     1,569 1,569
Cargo Package     257 257
Illuminated door sill trim plates     281 281
Options (change) 8,005 4,335 5,810 3,160
Options (change) 7,145 3,840 5,194 2,737
Destination 800 800 975 975
Total Price $36,755 $38,285 $44,285 $46,455
Total Invoice $34,435 $35,765 $41,018 $43,033

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,707
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelSorentoSorentoPathfinderPathfinder
TrimEX V6SX V6SLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6276hp V6284hp V6284hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$36,755$38,285$44,285$46,455
Adjustments for Features0-675-3,105-4,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,755$37,610$41,180$42,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$855$0$1,020
Total Invoice$34,435$35,765$41,018$43,033
Adjustments for Features0-631-2,876-3,942
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,435$35,134$38,142$39,091
Cost Above Minimum$0$699$0$949

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year2012201220182018
ModelSorentoSorentoPathfinderPathfinder
TrimEX V6SX V6SLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
4WD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Moving object detection, front  $25$25
Moving object detection, rear  $25$25
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Roof rack $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
HD radio$50 $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
Metal pedals $75  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$6,600$7,275$9,705$10,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$3,105$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-631-2,876-3,942

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122018
ModelSorentoPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in114.2 in
Length183.9 in198.5 in
Width74.2 in77.2 in
Height67.3 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.4,432 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in41.7 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.8 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.4 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in30.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.1 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft347.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft379.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested97583%
Total Not Requested20017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165065%
Total Not Requested90035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
235/55R20 tires400No
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested90038%
Total Not Requested145062%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

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