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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $34,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $33,347

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionOptima
TrimXLTLimitedPlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,695 $62,585 $72,710 $19,100
Base Invoice $49,369 $59,769 $69,438 $17,605
Equipment Group 201A 1,485      
Panoramic sunroof 1,475 1,475    
Leather Package       1,000
Floor mats       85
Rear spoiler       220
Antilock brakes (ABS)       795
Equipment Group 201A 1,411      
Panoramic sunroof 1,401 1,401    
Leather Package       890
Floor mats       65
Rear spoiler       169
Antilock brakes (ABS)       710
Options (change) 2,960 1,475 0 2,100
Options (change) 2,812 1,401 0 1,834
Destination 1,195 1,195 1,195 590
Total Price $55,850 $65,255 $73,905 $21,790
Total Invoice $53,376 $62,365 $70,633 $20,029

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,467
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionOptima
TrimXLTLimitedPlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine375hp V6375hp V6400hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT10T10T10T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 12?, 12120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/65-18275/55-20285/45-22205/60-15
Total Price$55,850$65,255$73,905$21,790
Adjustments for Features-8,245-11,545-17,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,605$53,710$56,035$21,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,105$8,430$0
Total Invoice$53,376$62,365$70,633$20,029
Adjustments for Features-7,880-11,034-17,0790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,496$51,331$53,554$20,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,835$8,058$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2018201820182006
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionOptima
TrimXLTLimitedPlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote app $25$25 
Remote climate control $25$25 
Remote start $150$150 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Around view cameras  $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150 
Following distance indicator  $25 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, side  $100 
Pedestrian detection  $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera  $150 
Wide-view rear camera  $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Cargo organizer  $100 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack  $300 
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $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 $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Power-deployable running boards $750$750 
Running boards$350   
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0 
Android Auto support $100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
CD player$125  $125
HD radio $50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system  $600 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50 
Wireless charging station $75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150 
LED headlights  $1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25$25 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, third row seats$150$150$150 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, third row seats $50$50 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Upgraded floor mats $0$0 
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Alloy wheels   $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires$0   
Total Value of Features$11,195$14,495$20,820$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,245$11,545$17,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,880-11,034-17,0790

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182006
ModelExpeditionOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase122.5 in106.3 in
Length210.0 in185.8 in
Width79.9 in71.5 in
Height76.6 in55.5 in
Curb Weight5,444 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.3 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room62.2 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.8 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.6 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom41.5 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room64.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom36.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
57.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.6 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Expedition XLT

Equipment Group 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Total Requested120059%
Total Not Requested82541%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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