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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: $37,270

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $17,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,571

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $16,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152018
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionOptima
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,585 $54,180 $58,410 $59,370 $30,500
Base Invoice $41,576 $50,522 $54,467 $55,363 $28,380
Blind spot warning system 490 490      
Package 202A 6,635        
Navigation system 730 730      
HD radio 60        
Heated second row seats 395        
Sunroof 995 995      
Universal garage door opener         350
Limited Package         2,100
Technology Package         3,000
Remote start         425
Blind spot warning system 428 428      
Package 202A 5,789        
Navigation system 637 637      
HD radio 53        
Heated second row seats 345        
Sunroof 868 868      
Universal garage door opener         291
Limited Package         1,925
Technology Package         2,727
Remote start         353
Options (change) 9,305 2,215 0 0 5,875
Options (change) 8,120 1,933 0 0 5,296
Destination 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 895
Total Price $55,085 $57,590 $59,605 $60,565 $37,270
Total Invoice $50,891 $53,650 $55,662 $56,558 $34,571

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,918
Model Year20152015201520152018
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionOptima
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6365hp V6365hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12390, 12390, 12630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/65-18275/55-20275/55-20275/55-20235/45-18
Total Price$55,085$57,590$59,605$60,565$37,270
Adjustments for Features0-325-1,025-1,125-645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,085$57,265$58,580$59,440$36,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,180$3,495$4,355$0
Total Invoice$50,891$53,650$55,662$56,558$34,571
Adjustments for Features0-303-957-1,051-598
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,891$53,347$54,705$55,507$33,973
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,456$3,814$4,616$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152015201520152018
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionOptima
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125$125 
Proximity key    $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener    $125
Sunshades, second row    $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Forward collision warning    $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300 
Integrated trailer brake controller$200$200$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter    $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75   $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows    $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Power-deployable running boards  $750$750 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler    $200
Running boards$350$350   
Skid plate (one)$50$50$50$50 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
CD player$125$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection    $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights    $1000
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250 
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25$25$25 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels $350 $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$9,220$9,545$10,245$10,345$9,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325$1,025$1,125$645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-303-957-1,051-598

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152018
ModelExpeditionOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.0 in110.4 in
Length206.5 in191.1 in
Width78.8 in73.2 in
Height77.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight5,550 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.6 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Expedition XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Integrated trailer brake controller200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power liftgate350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-folding third row seats400No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested255059%
Total Not Requested177541%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested102584%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested77525%
Total Not Requested230075%

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