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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: $21,945

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,148

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,002

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderOptima
TrimSESE Off-RoadLEEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,280 $35,180 $36,080 $19,100
Base Invoice $28,054 $32,585 $33,418 $17,605
Leather Package 1,850 1,850   1,000
Premium Package 1,850      
Floor mats 155 155 155 85
Antilock brakes (ABS)       795
CD changer, remote       375
Leather Package 1,605 1,605   890
Premium Package 1,605      
Floor mats 106 106 106 65
Antilock brakes (ABS)       710
CD changer, remote       288
Options (change) 3,855 2,005 155 2,255
Options (change) 3,316 1,711 106 1,953
Destination 780 780 780 590
Total Price $34,915 $37,965 $37,015 $21,945
Total Invoice $32,150 $35,076 $34,304 $20,148

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,107
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderOptima
TrimSESE Off-RoadLEEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine266hp V6266hp V6266hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T5T4
DrivetrainRWD4WD, PT w/4LRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17265/75-16265/65-17205/60-15
Total Price$34,915$37,965$37,015$21,945
Adjustments for Features-4,230-6,405-5,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,685$31,560$31,525$21,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$875$840$0
Total Invoice$32,150$35,076$34,304$20,148
Adjustments for Features-3,895-5,918-5,0880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,255$29,158$29,216$20,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$903$961$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2008200820082006
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderOptima
TrimSESE Off-RoadLEEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
RWD$0 $0 
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Front side airbags  $350$350
Hill descent control $250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Storage compartment under second row seats$50$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Running boards$350$350$350 
Skid plate (one)$50 $50 
Skid plates $150  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio $200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0  
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,280$8,455$7,540$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,230$6,405$5,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,895-5,918-5,0880

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082006
ModelPathfinderOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in106.3 in
Length192.3 in185.8 in
Width72.8 in71.5 in
Height72.0 in55.5 in
Curb Weight4,447 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in36.2 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 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SE

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested112585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested112575%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SE Off-Road

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested112585%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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