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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: $31,795

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $15,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,608

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $14,037

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelPathfinderOptima
TrimLESX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,240 $30,500
Base Invoice $37,264 $28,380
Floor mats 200  
Value Package 2,100  
5.6L V8 1,530  
4WD w/low range 2,200  
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Floor mats 163  
Value Package 1,943  
5.6L V8 1,415  
4WD w/low range 2,035  
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Options (change) 6,030 400
Options (change) 5,556 333
Destination 825 895
Total Price $47,095 $31,795
Total Invoice $43,645 $29,608

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,007
Model Year20122018
ModelPathfinderOptima
TrimLESX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V8245hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
Drivetrain4WD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18235/45-18
Total Price$47,095$31,795
Adjustments for Features-3,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,825$31,795
Total Invoice$43,645$29,608
Adjustments for Features-3,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,615$29,608

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122018
ModelPathfinderOptima
TrimLESX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
4WD w/low range$2200 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $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
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,470$7,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0300

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122018
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 Weight5,020 lb.3,494 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
Nissan Pathfinder LE

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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