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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: $34,275

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $10,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,077

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $9,836

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020152015
ModelPathfinderOptimaOptima
TrimLESX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,050 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $34,315 $25,920 $33,140
Navigation system 1,850    
Value Package 2,100    
5.6L V8 1,200    
4WD w/low range 2,200    
Technology Package   2,400  
Premium Package   3,300  
Cargo net   50 50
Navigation system 1,605    
Value Package 1,943    
5.6L V8 1,217    
4WD w/low range 2,033    
Technology Package   2,230  
Premium Package   3,060  
Cargo net   42 42
Options (change) 7,350 5,750 50
Options (change) 6,798 5,332 42
Destination 800 825 825
Total Price $45,200 $34,275 $36,375
Total Invoice $41,913 $32,077 $34,007

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,096
Model Year201020152015
ModelPathfinderOptimaOptima
TrimLESX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V8274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
Drivetrain4WD w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG20/31 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$45,200$34,275$36,375
Adjustments for Features-2,9550-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,245$34,275$35,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$750
Total Invoice$41,913$32,077$34,007
Adjustments for Features-2,7400-1,262
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,173$32,077$32,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$668

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201020152015
ModelPathfinderOptimaOptima
TrimLESX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
4WD w/low range$2200  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
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 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
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
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 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,780$6,825$8,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,955$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7400-1,262

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102015
ModelPathfinderOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.0 in
Length192.3 in190.7 in
Width72.8 in72.1 in
Height72.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight5,020 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.3 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
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested80024%
Total Not Requested247576%

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