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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: $37,270

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,571

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,912

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelPathfinderOptima
TrimPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,320 $30,500
Base Invoice $39,321 $28,380
Floor mats 235  
Limited Package   2,100
Technology Package   3,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Remote start   425
Floor mats 187  
Limited Package   1,925
Technology Package   2,727
Universal garage door opener   291
Remote start   353
Options (change) 235 5,875
Options (change) 187 5,296
Destination 975 895
Total Price $43,530 $37,270
Total Invoice $40,483 $34,571

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,261
Model Year20182018
ModelPathfinderOptima
TrimPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine284hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20235/45-18
Total Price$43,530$37,270
Adjustments for Features-7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,830$37,270
Total Invoice$40,483$34,571
Adjustments for Features-6510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,832$34,571

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelPathfinderOptima
TrimPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,290$8,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6510

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelPathfinderOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.2 in110.4 in
Length198.5 in191.1 in
Width77.2 in73.2 in
Height69.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,292 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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested117538%
Total Not Requested190062%

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