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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,800

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,780

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelPathfinderOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLEEXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,500 $23,650 $26,800 $31,950
Base Invoice $30,982 $22,095 $25,040 $29,555
Satellite radio 350      
Navigation system 1,800 1,400 1,400  
Premium Package   2,950 2,950  
Satellite radio 304      
Navigation system 1,561 1,250 1,250  
Premium Package   2,635 2,635  
Options (change) 2,150 4,350 4,350 0
Options (change) 1,865 3,885 3,885 0
Destination 605 800 800 800
Total Price $36,255 $28,800 $31,950 $32,750
Total Invoice $33,452 $26,780 $29,725 $30,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,689
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelPathfinderOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLEEXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6200hp I4274hp I4159hp I4 H
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$36,255$28,800$31,950$32,750
Adjustments for Features-1,0650-550-980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,190$28,800$31,400$31,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,600$2,970
Total Invoice$33,452$26,780$29,725$30,355
Adjustments for Features-9830-512-908
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,469$26,780$29,213$29,447
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,433$2,667

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2006201320132013
ModelPathfinderOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLEEXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Brake assist $50$50$50
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Class IV trailer hitch$300   
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rack$300   
Second-row under-floor storage$150   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear wiper$175   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350   
Skid plates$150   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive, small   $5
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
White-letter tires$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,215$6,150$6,700$7,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,065$0$550$980
Value of Feature Adjustments-9830-512-908

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062013
ModelPathfinderOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.0 in
Length187.6 in190.7 in
Width72.8 in72.1 in
Height72.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,374 lb.3,224 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in34.7 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested60019%
Total Not Requested253081%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested60020%
Total Not Requested243080%

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