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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,951

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelPathfinderOptima
TrimPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,550 $26,500
Base Invoice $36,048 $24,760
Floor mats 200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 275  
Navigation system   1,400
Premium Package   2,950
Limited Package   3,300
Floor mats 152  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 238  
Navigation system   1,250
Premium Package   2,635
Limited Package   2,937
Options (change) 475 7,650
Options (change) 390 6,822
Destination 845 750
Total Price $40,870 $34,900
Total Invoice $37,283 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,706
Model Year20132012
ModelPathfinderOptima
TrimPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20225/45-18
Total Price$40,870$34,900
Adjustments for Features-1,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,505$34,900
Total Invoice$37,283$32,332
Adjustments for Features-1,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,038$32,332

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132012
ModelPathfinderOptima
TrimPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start$150 
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 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Metal pedals $75
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,115$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2450

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132012
ModelPathfinderOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.2 in110.0 in
Length197.2 in190.7 in
Width77.2 in72.1 in
Height69.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,150 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in34.7 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 ft315.4 ft3

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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 seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested132544%
Total Not Requested168056%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%

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