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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: $36,410

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,784

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620172017
ModelPathfinderPathfinderOptimaOptima
TrimSLPlatinumSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,410 $41,610 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $33,837 $38,663 $25,023 $33,481
Premium Package 3,330      
Floor mats 210 210    
Technology Package     4,800  
SX Base Package     3,085  
Universal garage door opener     350 350
Remote start     425 425
Premium Package 3,087      
Floor mats 159 159    
Technology Package     4,380  
SX Base Package     2,842  
Universal garage door opener     291 291
Remote start     353 353
Options (change) 3,540 210 8,660 775
Options (change) 3,246 159 7,866 644
Destination 900 900 895 895
Total Price $40,850 $42,720 $36,410 $37,760
Total Invoice $37,983 $39,722 $33,784 $35,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,057
Model Year2016201620172017
ModelPathfinderPathfinderOptimaOptima
TrimSLPlatinumSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6260hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$40,850$42,720$36,410$37,760
Adjustments for Features0-400-925-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,850$42,320$35,485$35,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,470$0$475
Total Invoice$37,983$39,722$33,784$35,020
Adjustments for Features0-372-858-1,669
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,983$39,350$32,926$33,351
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,367$0$425

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2016201620172017
ModelPathfinderPathfinderOptimaOptima
TrimSLPlatinumSXSX Limited
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  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
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 $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Rearview camera  $200 
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
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  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$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
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
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$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,165$8,565$9,090$9,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$925$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-372-858-1,669

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162017
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
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 cameras300Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested192564%
Total Not Requested107536%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested125024%
Total Not Requested390076%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested122547%
Total Not Requested137553%

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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