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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: $35,300

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $10,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,975

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelExpeditionOptima
TrimKing RanchSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,690 $26,800
Base Invoice $36,984 $25,040
Navigation system 1,995 1,400
iPod integration 365  
Satellite radio 195  
Rearview camera 455  
Sunroof 995  
Premium Package   2,950
Limited Package   3,350
Navigation system 1,696 1,250
iPod integration 311  
Satellite radio 166  
Rearview camera 387  
Sunroof 846  
Premium Package   2,635
Limited Package   3,250
Options (change) 4,005 7,700
Options (change) 3,406 7,135
Destination 925 800
Total Price $45,620 $35,300
Total Invoice $41,315 $32,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,425
Model Year20082013
ModelExpeditionOptima
TrimKing RanchSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V8274hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 7550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18225/45-18
Total Price$45,620$35,300
Adjustments for Features-2,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,505$35,300
Total Invoice$41,315$32,975
Adjustments for Features-1,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,400$32,975

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082013
ModelExpeditionOptima
TrimKing RanchSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Speaker lights $100
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Floor mats$75 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,265$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9150

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082013
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.3,224 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
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 camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Total Requested115038%
Total Not Requested188062%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
First-aid kit15No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested115095%
Total Not Requested655%

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