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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: $31,140

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,006

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320162016
ModelPathfinderOptimaOptima
TrimPlatinumSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,550 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $36,048 $27,865 $33,435
Floor mats 200    
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Floor mats 152    
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Options (change) 200 350 350
Options (change) 152 291 291
Destination 845 850 850
Total Price $40,595 $31,140 $37,240
Total Invoice $37,045 $29,006 $34,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,868
Model Year201320162016
ModelPathfinderOptimaOptima
TrimPlatinumSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$40,595$31,140$37,240
Adjustments for Features-3,4750-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,120$31,140$32,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$37,045$29,006$34,576
Adjustments for Features-3,1710-4,596
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,874$29,006$29,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$974

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201320162016
ModelPathfinderOptimaOptima
TrimPlatinumSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote start$150  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras$500 $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Rearview camera $200 
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
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 front row armrests $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,365$4,890$9,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,475$0$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1710-4,596

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132016
ModelPathfinderOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.2 in110.4 in
Length197.2 in191.1 in
Width77.2 in73.2 in
Height69.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,149 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in35.6 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

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

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