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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: $34,995

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $5,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,515

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $5,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520142014
ModelPathfinderPathfinderOptimaOptima
TrimSLPlatinumHybrid EXSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,060 $41,410 $31,995 $35,300
Base Invoice $33,512 $38,477 $29,670 $32,963
Premium Package 3,330      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350    
Technology Package     700  
Panoramic sunroof     1,500  
Premium Package 3,087      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266    
Technology Package     650  
Panoramic sunroof     1,395  
Options (change) 3,680 350 2,200 0
Options (change) 3,353 266 2,045 0
Destination 885 885 800 800
Total Price $40,625 $42,645 $34,995 $36,100
Total Invoice $37,750 $39,628 $32,515 $33,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,006
Model Year2015201520142014
ModelPathfinderPathfinderOptimaOptima
TrimSLPlatinumHybrid EXSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6260hp V6159hp I4 H274hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13550, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$40,625$42,645$34,995$36,100
Adjustments for Features-2,440-2,9400-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,185$39,705$34,995$34,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$270$0
Total Invoice$37,750$39,628$32,515$33,763
Adjustments for Features-2,267-2,7320-1,286
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,483$36,896$32,515$32,477
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,413$38$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2015201520142014
ModelPathfinderPathfinderOptimaOptima
TrimSLPlatinumHybrid EXSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $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  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Rear seat pass-through  $100 
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Speaker lights  $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Metal pedals   $75
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$8,415$8,915$5,975$7,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,440$2,940$0$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,267-2,7320-1,286

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152014
ModelPathfinderOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.2 in110.0 in
Length197.2 in190.7 in
Width77.2 in72.1 in
Height69.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,150 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in57.3 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
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Around view cameras300No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested162554%
Total Not Requested137546%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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