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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: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,036

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelPathfinderOptima
TrimLEEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,080 $20,995
Base Invoice $33,418 $19,620
Floor mats 155  
Navigation system 2,400 1,200
Premium Package   2,200
Floor mats 106  
Navigation system 2,082 1,075
Premium Package   1,960
Options (change) 2,555 3,400
Options (change) 2,188 3,035
Destination 780 695
Total Price $39,415 $25,090
Total Invoice $36,386 $23,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,579
Model Year20082010
ModelPathfinderOptima
TrimLEEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine266hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17215/50-17
Total Price$39,415$25,090
Adjustments for Features-3,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,670$25,090
Total Invoice$36,386$23,350
Adjustments for Features-3,4570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,929$23,350

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082010
ModelPathfinderOptima
TrimLEEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$6,320$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4570

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082010
ModelPathfinderOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in107.1 in
Length192.3 in189.0 in
Width72.8 in71.1 in
Height72.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,447 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in37.8 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		49.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		79.2 ft315.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142557%
Total Not Requested107543%

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