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Ford Expedition vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Expedition vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,920

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $17,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $15,034

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062008
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionOptima
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,775 $40,525 $42,125 $19,895
Base Invoice $34,544 $36,067 $37,459 $18,510
Stability control 595 595 595 650
Side curtain airbags 595 595 595  
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120  
Sunroof 860 860 860  
Convenience Package       700
Appearance Package       700
Premium Package       1,300
Stability control 506 506 506 580
Side curtain airbags 506 506 506  
Universal garage door opener 102 102 102  
Sunroof 731 731 731  
Convenience Package       625
Appearance Package       625
Premium Package       1,160
Options (change) 2,170 2,170 2,170 3,350
Options (change) 1,845 1,845 1,845 2,990
Destination 820 820 820 675
Total Price $41,765 $43,515 $45,115 $23,920
Total Invoice $37,209 $38,732 $40,124 $22,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,185
Model Year2006200620062008
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionOptima
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V8300hp V8300hp V8162hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7260, 7260, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17265/70-17265/70-17215/50-17
Total Price$41,765$43,515$45,115$23,920
Adjustments for Features-2,075-3,300-3,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,690$40,215$41,915$23,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$2,225$0
Total Invoice$37,209$38,732$40,124$22,175
Adjustments for Features-1,849-2,937-2,8460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,360$35,795$37,278$22,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$1,918$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2006200620062008
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionOptima
TrimEddie BauerLimitedKing RanchEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Front side airbags   $350
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Roof rack $300$300 
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Running boards$350$350  
Tubular side steps  $350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
MP3-compatible player   $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated front seats $200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25$25 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,275$6,500$6,400$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,075$3,300$3,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,849-2,937-2,8460

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062008
ModelExpeditionOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.0 in107.1 in
Length205.8 in186.4 in
Width78.7 in71.1 in
Height76.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight5,353 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.4 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room60.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom36.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.7 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.9 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
110.5 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested52581%
Total Not Requested12519%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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