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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: $25,840

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelPathfinderOptima
TrimPlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,550 $20,690
Base Invoice $36,048 $19,255
Floor mats 200  
Navigation system   1,200
Premium Package   1,300
Convenience Package   970
2.7L V6   1,005
Floor mats 152  
Navigation system   1,075
Premium Package   1,160
Convenience Package   865
2.7L V6   840
Options (change) 200 4,475
Options (change) 152 3,940
Destination 845 675
Total Price $40,595 $25,840
Total Invoice $37,045 $23,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,256
Model Year20132009
ModelPathfinderOptima
TrimPlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6194hp V6
TransmissionCVTT5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20215/50-17
Total Price$40,595$25,840
Adjustments for Features-5,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,205$25,840
Total Invoice$37,045$23,870
Adjustments for Features-4,9190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,126$23,870

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132009
ModelPathfinderOptima
TrimPlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$8,315$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9190

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132009
ModelPathfinderOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.2 in107.1 in
Length197.2 in189.0 in
Width77.2 in71.1 in
Height69.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,149 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in37.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		47.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		79.8 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?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500		1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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