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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: $27,700

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $20,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,755

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $18,622

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201120112011
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,745 $45,270 $46,780 $22,700 $24,700 $26,500
Base Invoice $36,281 $42,196 $43,569 $21,210 $23,080 $24,760
Package 203A 5,855          
Navigation system 2,105 2,105 2,105      
Heated second row seats 395          
Sunroof   995 995      
Technology Package       2,000 2,000  
Premium Package       2,250 2,150  
Premium Technology Package           5,000
Package 203A 4,976          
Navigation system 1,789 1,789 1,789      
Heated second row seats 336          
Sunroof   846 846      
Technology Package       1,785 1,785  
Premium Package       2,010 1,920  
Premium Technology Package           4,465
Options (change) 8,355 3,100 3,100 4,250 4,150 5,000
Options (change) 7,101 2,635 2,635 3,795 3,705 4,465
Destination 995 995 995 750 750 750
Total Price $48,095 $49,365 $50,875 $27,700 $29,600 $32,250
Total Invoice $44,377 $45,826 $47,199 $25,755 $27,535 $29,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,715
Model Year201220122012201120112011
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V8310hp V8310hp V8200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionA6A6A6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 7340, 7340, 7550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/65-18275/65-18215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$48,095$49,365$50,875$27,700$29,600$32,250
Adjustments for Features-4,385-4,985-5,235-1500-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,710$44,380$45,640$27,550$29,600$31,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$1,930$0$2,050$3,925
Total Invoice$44,377$45,826$47,199$25,755$27,535$29,975
Adjustments for Features-4,046-4,628-4,857-1390-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,331$41,198$42,342$25,616$27,535$29,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$867$2,011$0$1,919$3,639

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220122012201120112011
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100   
Heated steering wheel   $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50   
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125   
Power liftgate$350$350$350   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125   
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Safety key$5$5$5   
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500   
Temporary spare tire   $150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Roof rack$300$300$300   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Interior air filter   $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175   
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
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$75
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40   
Rear spoiler     $200
Running boards$350$350$350   
Skid plate (one)$50$50$50   
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
HD radio$50$50$50   
Media drive$15$15$15   
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25   
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Traffic information   $25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75   
Detailed driving style feedback     $100
Interior ambient lighting   $150 $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50   
Speaker lights   $100$100$100
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50   
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather door panel trim  $250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25$25   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, 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$350$350
Machined alloy wheels  $350   
Polished alloy wheels $350    
White-letter tires$0 $0   
Total Value of Features$9,285$9,885$10,135$5,050$4,900$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,385$4,985$5,235$150$0$775
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,046-4,628-4,857-1390-720

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122011
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 XLT

Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
AC power outlet100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Unbranded, 340W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-folding third row seats400No
Total Requested307565%
Total Not Requested165035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested130054%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested130054%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested295050%
Total Not Requested290050%

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