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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,076

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionOptima
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,645 $37,095 $26,500
Base Invoice $32,687 $33,800 $24,760
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,400
Heated/cooled front seats 625    
275/55R20 1,595    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Satellite radio 195 195  
Sunroof 995 995  
Premium Package     2,950
Limited Package     3,300
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,250
Heated/cooled front seats 532    
275/55R20 1,356    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 85    
Satellite radio 166 166  
Sunroof 846 846  
Premium Package     2,635
Limited Package     2,937
Options (change) 5,505 3,185 7,650
Options (change) 4,681 2,708 6,822
Destination 900 900 750
Total Price $42,050 $41,180 $34,900
Total Invoice $38,268 $37,408 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,918
Model Year200720072012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionOptima
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V8300hp V8274hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 7340, 7550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-20255/70-18225/45-18
Total Price$42,050$41,180$34,900
Adjustments for Features-1,075-1,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,975$39,905$34,900
Cost Above Minimum$1,070$0$0
Total Invoice$38,268$37,408$32,332
Adjustments for Features-978-1,1580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,290$36,250$32,332
Cost Above Minimum$1,040$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200720072012
ModelExpeditionExpeditionOptima
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights  $100
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,050$7,250$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,075$1,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-978-1,1580

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072012
ModelExpeditionOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.0 in110.0 in
Length206.5 in190.7 in
Width78.8 in72.1 in
Height77.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight5,579 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in34.7 in
Row 3 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room50.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom37.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer

Heated/cooled front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested95032%
Total Not Requested205568%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%

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