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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: $32,235

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $8,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,938

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $7,724

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142018
ModelPathfinderPathfinderOptima
TrimHybrid SLHybrid PlatinumHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,250 $42,950 $30,990
Base Invoice $35,264 $39,592 $28,752
Tech Package 1,570    
Floor mats 210 210  
Universal garage door opener     350
Tech Package 1,379    
Floor mats 159 159  
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 1,780 210 350
Options (change) 1,538 159 291
Destination 860 860 895
Total Price $40,890 $44,020 $32,235
Total Invoice $37,662 $40,611 $29,938

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,510
Model Year201420142018
ModelPathfinderPathfinderOptima
TrimHybrid SLHybrid PlatinumHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I4 H230hp I4 H154hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/28 MPG25/28 MPG39/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 13630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20215/55-17
Total Price$40,890$44,020$32,235
Adjustments for Features-3,490-4,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,400$39,230$32,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,830$0
Total Invoice$37,662$40,611$29,938
Adjustments for Features-3,214-4,4190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,448$36,192$29,938
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,744$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201420142018
ModelPathfinderPathfinderOptima
TrimHybrid SLHybrid PlatinumHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras $500 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,915$8,215$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,490$4,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,214-4,4190

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142018
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 Weight4,417 lb.3,486 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
Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid SL

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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