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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: $29,195

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,218

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,238

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018201820182018
ModelPathfinderOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLEEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,080 $25,600 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500
Base Invoice $33,418 $23,902 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380
Navigation system 2,400        
Cargo mat 85   95 95  
Floor mats 155        
Premium Package   2,300      
Universal garage door opener   350 350 350 350
Cargo net   50 50 50 50
Navigation system 2,082        
Cargo mat 70   78 78  
Floor mats 106        
Premium Package   2,088      
Universal garage door opener   291 291 291 291
Cargo net   42 42 42 42
Options (change) 2,640 2,700 495 495 400
Options (change) 2,258 2,421 411 411 333
Destination 780 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,919 0
Total Price $39,500 $29,195 $32,380 $31,681 $31,795
Total Invoice $36,456 $27,218 $30,058 $29,130 $29,608

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,843
Model Year20082018201820182018
ModelPathfinderOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLEEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine266hp V6185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$39,500$29,195$32,380$31,681$31,795
Adjustments for Features-3,355-1,825-3000-3,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,145$27,370$32,080$31,681$28,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,710$4,311$800
Total Invoice$36,456$27,218$30,058$29,130$29,608
Adjustments for Features-3,096-1,701-2780-3,376
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,360$25,517$29,780$29,130$26,232
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,263$3,613$715

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082018201820182018
ModelPathfinderOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLEEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system $200  $200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  $100
Full-size spare tire$225    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250  $250
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Temporary spare tire    $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$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$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Rear wiper$175    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack   $0 
3.3 kW onboard charger   $0 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler    $200
Running boards$350    
Skid plate (one)$50    
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD player$125    
HD radio  $50$50 
Media drive$15    
MP3-compatible player$50    
Navigation system$600 $600$600 
SD Card slot$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250 
Traffic information$25 $25$25 
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25$25
Compass $0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100 
Fog lights$125   $125
Interior ambient lighting $150  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25 
LED headlights    $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50  $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Folding third row seats$600    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350   $350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$7,905$6,375$4,850$4,550$8,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,355$1,825$300$0$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,096-1,701-2780-3,376

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082018
ModelPathfinderOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.4 in
Length192.3 in191.1 in
Width72.8 in73.2 in
Height72.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,447 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.6 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested35016%
Total Not Requested190084%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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