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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: $28,300

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,310

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,517

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelPathfinderOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLEEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,050 $23,200 $25,100 $26,500
Base Invoice $34,315 $21,675 $23,455 $24,760
Navigation system 1,850 1,400 1,400 1,400
4.0L V6 0      
Floor mats 155      
Premium Package   2,950 2,950 2,950
Navigation system 1,605 1,250 1,250 1,250
4.0L V6 0      
Floor mats 107      
Premium Package   2,635 2,635 2,635
Options (change) 2,005 4,350 4,350 4,350
Options (change) 1,712 3,885 3,885 3,885
Destination 800 750 750 750
Total Price $39,855 $28,300 $30,200 $31,600
Total Invoice $36,827 $26,310 $28,090 $29,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,789
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelPathfinderOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLEEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine266hp V6200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$39,855$28,300$30,200$31,600
Adjustments for Features-1,87000-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,985$28,300$30,200$30,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,900$2,675
Total Invoice$36,827$26,310$28,090$29,395
Adjustments for Features-1,72800-581
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,099$26,310$28,090$28,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,780$2,504

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2010201220122012
ModelPathfinderOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLEEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire  $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
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 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear wiper$175   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350   
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive$15   
SD Card slot$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Metal pedals   $75
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,370$5,500$5,500$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,870$0$0$625
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,72800-581

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102012
ModelPathfinderOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.0 in
Length192.3 in190.7 in
Width72.8 in72.1 in
Height72.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,447 lb.3,207 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 Headroom40.0 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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested80026%
Total Not Requested230574%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested80026%
Total Not Requested230574%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested80027%
Total Not Requested220573%

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