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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: $22,135

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $20,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,560

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $19,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122007
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionOptima
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,745 $45,270 $46,780 $19,395
Base Invoice $36,281 $42,196 $43,569 $18,045
Leather Seating Package 2,265      
Sunroof 995 995 995 800
Convenience Package       700
Leather seating surfaces       600
Leather Seating Package 1,925      
Sunroof 846 846 846 715
Convenience Package       625
Leather seating surfaces       535
Options (change) 3,260 995 995 2,100
Options (change) 2,771 846 846 1,875
Destination 995 995 995 640
Total Price $43,000 $47,260 $48,770 $22,135
Total Invoice $40,047 $44,037 $45,410 $20,560

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,733
Model Year2012201220122007
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionOptima
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V8310hp V8310hp V8161hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6340, 7340, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/65-18275/65-18205/60-16
Total Price$43,000$47,260$48,770$22,135
Adjustments for Features-5,105-7,580-7,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,895$39,680$41,190$22,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,785$3,295$0
Total Invoice$40,047$44,037$45,410$20,560
Adjustments for Features-4,754-7,063-7,0580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,293$36,974$38,352$20,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,681$3,059$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2012201220122007
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionOptima
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125 
Power liftgate $350$350 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400$400 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Interior air filter   $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Running boards$350$350$350 
Skid plate (one)$50$50$50 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25$25 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0 $0 
Total Value of Features$8,405$10,880$10,880$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,105$7,580$7,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,754-7,063-7,0580

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122007
ModelExpeditionOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.0 in107.1 in
Length206.5 in186.4 in
Width78.8 in71.1 in
Height77.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight5,579 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.2 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.8 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.0 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.3 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Expedition XLT

Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-folding third row seats400No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

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%

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