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Ford Flex vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Flex vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,920

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,649

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102008
ModelFlexFlexOptima
TrimSELLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,750 $37,620 $19,895
Base Invoice $29,653 $34,995 $18,510
Package 207A 2,500    
Sunroof 1,495 1,495  
Stability control     650
Convenience Package     700
Appearance Package     700
Premium Package     1,300
Package 207A 2,125    
Sunroof 1,271 1,271  
Stability control     580
Convenience Package     625
Appearance Package     625
Premium Package     1,160
Options (change) 3,995 1,495 3,350
Options (change) 3,396 1,271 2,990
Destination 775 775 675
Total Price $36,520 $39,890 $23,920
Total Invoice $33,824 $37,041 $22,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,051
Model Year201020102008
ModelFlexFlexOptima
TrimSELLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine262hp V6262hp V6162hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19215/50-17
Total Price$36,520$39,890$23,920
Adjustments for Features-3,885-5,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,635$34,430$23,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0
Total Invoice$33,824$37,041$22,175
Adjustments for Features-3,598-5,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,226$31,971$22,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,745$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201020102008
ModelFlexFlexOptima
TrimSELLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Laminated front side windows $200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Footrests, second row $25 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$6,735$8,310$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,885$5,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,598-5,0700

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Flex vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102008
ModelFlexOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.9 in107.1 in
Length202.3 in186.4 in
Width75.9 in71.1 in
Height67.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in37.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.0 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
86.7 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Flex SEL

Package 207A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested102545%
Total Not Requested127555%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested42565%
Total Not Requested22535%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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